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SOHC engine belt change frequency and cost?

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03 Jun 2013 19:03 #72623 by markyp2000
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Thats a silly idear now i know that it woild make sence

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03 Jun 2013 20:59 #72655 by kirkynut
I'm not advocating not changing the belt as I think it should be changed as suggested but it the single cam engine and interference engine or not. I know the old SJ410 wasn't but it's not the same.

Just wondered if anyone knew. I've never heard any stories of cam belts breaking on Jimjams to know the outcome.

I've heard of lots of stories of broken cam belts on LR 200+300tdi's but they out number Jimny's somewhat.

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My Jimny Thread Here: www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...on-continues?start=0

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28 Jun 2013 10:19 - 28 Jun 2013 10:33 #75340 by Sandspider
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I read somewhere that the Jimny's engine is not an interference engine.

So in theory, if the belt does go, nothing major should break...?
Last edit: 28 Jun 2013 10:33 by Sandspider. Reason: Idiot moment

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28 Jun 2013 12:19 #75353 by markyp2000
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It is an interference engine but is it worth the risk for the sake of a few hundered pounds
A head rebulid could cost upto a thousand

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28 Jun 2013 12:28 #75356 by Sandspider
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According to wikipedia (and searching on here) the G13BB engine is non-interference. (Though opinion is divided!)

So (if you believe the internet) if it does go, no major damage should result, and a head rebuild shouldn't be necessary. Up to you! I wouldn't risk it for the cost of a belt change personally, even if it is non-interference.

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28 Jun 2013 13:01 #75360 by markyp2000
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Iv looked in my auto data cam belt book and it says it is 17year in the trade iv never found the book to be wrong

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