Hi guys,
Just a quick question.....
Is the N42 engine an 'interferance' engine? i.e. If the cam chain was to slip/snap would the valves hit the pistons?
Cheers
E46 318ti N42B20 engine query
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Dan320is wrote:Hi guys,
Just a quick question.....
Is the N42 engine an 'interferance' engine? i.e. If the cam chain was to slip/snap would the valves hit the pistons?
Cheers
Alas, when these nasty things come to a stop, it end in lots of bits and lots of dollars to fix
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Although the Haynes manual shows you how to take these things apart, in reality they're scrap when a chain breaks because you need at least three special tools. Bin it and fit another engine.