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Is the 1992 MX-3 1.8 V6 a non interference engine?

Tiny
SIMBASPUD22
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I have a 1992, MX-3. Recently the timing belt broke and I was told at the dealership that the ONLY way to fix it is to replace the engine. However I was also told that non interference engines don't necessarily need to be replaced if the timing belt breaks. SO. Is the 1992 MX-3 engine a non interference engine and do I HAVE to get the engine replaced in your opinion?

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Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 AT 1:40 PM

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Tiny
JESSIKAOWL
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The EXACT same thing happened to me! I ended up having to buy another car because of it.

I brought it in to get the timing belt fixed & they said it would only be a bit to fix & the engine should be ok since it's a non-interference. Then a day later he says my engine is blown and will cost as much as the whole car cost me to fix it! :(

Why is it both? This is so frustrating!
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