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I've got a broken timing belt on a FE engine. Serial # A809N05268U. As far as I can tell from reading, it's not an interference type engine, but I'd like confirmation of that if possible. I'd rather not pull the head if I can avoid it. Lots of oil under the timing covers, which I assume killed the belt. Only, I can't tell if it's coming from the cam seal or crank, or if it's a bad front cover gasket. Anyone know if this is common, and what the usual cause is? I don't want to replace everything if I don't have to. But I don't want to put another belt on it until I'm reasonably sure it will stay dry. Any suggestions?
  • Posted 9 Sep 2017 01:02
  • By autotech500
  • joined 26 Jun'14 - 6 messages
  • Ohio, United States

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