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Wed 9 Jun 2004 10:42
MX6 cambelt - PhilW
Friend (very non-mechanical, has blown 2 engines on Fords by not checking oil!!!) now has P reg MX6 with 80k on clock. I mentioned to him about cambelt changes as well as checking oil occasionally. He doesn't know if belt has been done. Checked on HJ car by car and there is conflicting advice Quote:-
"Lovely 2.5 litre 24v 165 bhp V6. V6 is a non-interferance engine, so valves fo not hit pistons if the timing belt snaps. "
later:-"2.0 litre Xedos 6 V6 fitted in some European markets and a 2.0 V6s has been found under the bonnet of at least one RHD MX6. Needs a timing belt and tensioner change at least every 60,000 miles, but not critical because engine is non interferance"

But then in "What to watch for":-
"Check complex quad cam 24v V6 carefully. Smoke could mean any one of 24 valve stem seals. Timing belt failure can mean disaster and replacing the belt is a 3 hour job. Check which engine the car has because some RHD imports have 2.0 litre Xedos 6 engine."
Could someone clarify this for me - Thanks in advance!!
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Wed 9 Jun 2004 13:15
MX6 cambelt - Robin the Technician
Hi Phil,
I can give you info on the V6 engine as you've not otld us whats actually fitted to the vehicle. The V6 is the sameas fitted to Ford Probes and when the cambelt goes- it does not damage any valves. It a non interfereance engine and to do the belt is fairly straightforward. The biggest job is getting the fully enclosed belt covers off. The engine is fitted with a very srong tensioner whch has to be removed, compressed in a vice and using a suitable nail, locked in place. When refitted to the engine and the new belt fitted, the 'suitable pin' has to be pulled out thus allowing the tensioner to work. It's not really a job for a non technically minded person- no insult intended but as a technician myself, I wouldn't like to do one again in a hurry.
Hope this helps


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