The 1998 Rav4 has a non-interferance engine !!!!!

LotrCrown · 01-21-2013, 05:16 PM

Hi guys, im sure this has been asked a 100 times before by other people but i just would love this to be put in stone for me,

i have an S Reg (1998) Rav4 GLX 2ltr Petrol and my cam belt went a week ago. . . .

Is it a non interference or an interference engine . . . . . .

im hearing so many conflicting things and i know you will know right away !!

mozz78 · 01-21-2013, 05:42 PM

non interference. 100% sure on that.

ktmmark · 01-22-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mozz78

non interference. 100% sure on that.

As above even says so on the gates website,so when you get yours running post the result's so others can see

LotrCrown · 01-24-2013, 04:23 PM

wicked thanks guys !!!!

im also having the water pump replaced as we seem to think it was that caused the belt to go

should be back in business tomorrow

Phrede · 01-24-2013, 04:40 PM

Just curious.... Can you please explain what you mean by interference and non-inteference? I have the feeling it is probably a terminology difference from what I am used to.

Dr. Dyno · 01-24-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Phrede

Just curious.... Can you please explain what you mean by interference and non-inteference? I have the feeling it is probably a terminology difference from what I am used to.

It refers to whether or not the pistons contact (that is interfere with, meaning bend

) the valves when the cam stops and the pistons keep going as happens when the timing belt fails.

Phrede · 01-24-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Dyno

It refers to whether or not the pistons contact (that is interfere with, meaning bend

) the valves when the cam stops and the pistons keep going as happens when the timing belt fails.

Thanks, I should have been able to figure that one out considering timing belts were being discussed and I once had to replace bent valves for this very reason.

Dr. Dyno · 01-24-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Phrede

Thanks, I should have been able to figure that one out considering timing belts were being discussed and I once had to replace bent valves for this very reason.

Maybe a mental ground loop?

ktmmark · 01-25-2013, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LotrCrown

wicked thanks guys !!!!

im also having the water pump replaced as we seem to think it was that caused the belt to go

should be back in business tomorrow

Don't forget to post result of it running

LotrCrown · 01-25-2013, 02:48 PM

I won't forget bud, it's stuck in the que at the mechanics should be back Tuesday now ...

01-21-2013, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
LotrCrown Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bourne, Lincs Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The 1998 Rav4 has a non-interferance engine !!!!! Hi guys, im sure this has been asked a 100 times before by other people but i just would love this to be put in stone for me, i have an S Reg (1998) Rav4 GLX 2ltr Petrol and my cam belt went a week ago. . . . Is it a non interference or an interference engine . . . . . . im hearing so many conflicting things and i know you will know right away !! Last edited by LotrCrown; 01-26-2013 at 11:26 AM.

01-21-2013, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
mozz78 Member Country: Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: devon Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	non interference. 100% sure on that.

01-24-2013, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
LotrCrown Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bourne, Lincs Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wicked thanks guys !!!! im also having the water pump replaced as we seem to think it was that caused the belt to go should be back in business tomorrow

01-24-2013, 04:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Phrede Senior Member Country: Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: KY Posts: 246 Thanks: 29 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just curious.... Can you please explain what you mean by interference and non-inteference? I have the feeling it is probably a terminology difference from what I am used to.

01-25-2013, 02:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
LotrCrown Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bourne, Lincs Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I won't forget bud, it's stuck in the que at the mechanics should be back Tuesday now ...

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