Does Toyota Rav4 have interference engine?
All 2019 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Can piston hit valves?
and piston crown design, it’s possible that the valves can touch the top of the piston as it reaches TDC on the intake stroke. In this automotive version of Clash of the Titans, the valves will almost always lose. If they hit the piston, you’ll be lucky to get off with just a bent valve stem.
What would cause a valve to hit piston?
a valve could hit a piston because the timing is off and the volve doesnt close in time and the piston comes up and helps it… a rough idle wouldnt cause that but try looking at all the valve springs, if one is broken the valve wouldnt spring shut but would be once again helped by the piston.
Why is my Toyota RAV4 engine not working?
Hydraulic lifters pump up, holding the valve open when the piston is supposed to be down. All it takes is one of the valves to hit the piston to require cylinder head removal. If your mom can’t afford the timing belt now, will she afford a major engine repair later?
What kind of engine does a Toyota RAV4 have?
Every reference I have read about Toyota RAV4 engines which have timing belts states that they are non-interference engines – the pistons and valves will not impact each other in the event of a timing belt failure. The car is a 1996, 4WD, 1998cc, no ABS. Click to expand… I’m sure but someone else will probably confirm it. Click to expand…
Is the Toyota RAV4 a interference or non-interference engine?
The car is a 1996, 4WD, 1998cc, no ABS. Not sure if you need any other info? My question is – is this an interference or non-interference engine? It’s non-interference. She can drive it until it breaks if she wants or finds a better price. The original belt may last 150,000 miles. It’s non-interference.
When to replace timing belt on Hyundai RAV4?
The lowest mileage interval I know of to replace a timing belt is 60K on certain Hyundai and Kia models. Most belts should be replaced about 90K, and newer belts are made of a much better material, so you can stretch it out another 20K-30K unless a pulley fails or if a timing belt driven water pump leaks or trashes a bearing.