1999 MERCURY VILLAGER
195,000 MILES
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does the 3.3 engine normaly bend valve when the timing belt goes or is it a none interferance engine
Mar 30, 2013 at 1:34 PM
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it is listed as an interferencae motor. 100,000 miles is max for this service before it get dangerous.

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Mar 30, 2013 at 1:46 PM
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its a non-interference engine (according to Ford).

you should run a compression check on the engine once the timing belt is replaced. this will let you know if there is any valve damage (there shouldn't be any) and give a good idea of the condition of the engine.
Mar 30, 2013 at 1:47 PM
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