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

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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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Sep 26, 2007 at 1:40 PM
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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!
Apr 16, 2008 at 3:17 PM