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Subject:Re: Engine alternative (inline four) a bit long
From:Allan Streib
Date:Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:56:59 -0400

On Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:42 -0700, "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:

> I always thought the timing belt on the 1.8 8V looks way small and
> wimpy. I was very pleased to see the 16V has a wider belt, and with
> rounded teeth on the belt, which last much better I think, than the
> earlier 'square block' teeth of the 8V timing belt.

The 8V is a non-interference engine though...

And I'm pretty sure the Zetec is as well....

Allan
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