Is my engine an interference engine

Tiny
RETIRED1959
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  • 2000 DODGE NEON
  • 2.0L
  • FWD
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  • 200,000 MILES
Please tell me if this is an interference engine. Timing belt gave up. Thanks, G.N.
Saturday, December 10th, 2016 AT 6:28 PM

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Tiny
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Sorry!

Answer is yes, it is an interference engine.

The tensioner on the 2000 and 2001 models was blamed for premature failures of the timing belt.

The Medic
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Saturday, December 10th, 2016 AT 6:51 PM

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