Auto >> AutoSPT >  >> Engine

Does a 2000 Mazda miata engine free spin if you lose your timing belt?

No, the 2000 Mazda Miata engine does not free spin if the timing belt breaks due to its interference engine design. An interference engine is one where the pistons and valves share the same space in the engine's combustion chamber, and if proper synchronization is lost, the pistons can hit the open valves and cause severe engine damage.
Auto Repair
How do you disable a 1994 Acura Legend anti-theft system for good if it goes off too frequently? What is my Timing Belt & When Should I Replace it?
Car Care
Best Car Parts Website Shops to Buy Online How Much Does a Serpentine Belt Cost? Car Checklist: What to Fix After Buying Your Classic American Car
Engine
What is the correct wheel size for a 1968 Oldsmobile 442? have a major oil leak coming from the rear cylinder head of your 1992 B2200 Mazda below camshaft what could blown out
Electric Car
How do you change the spark plugs in 2003 PT Cruiser? Will a 120 volt AC to 12 adapter charge car battery? Why is 2001 coolant temperature gage sometimes goes from 190 to 0 while driving and vice versa?
Autopilot
What model Harley Davidson is fxsts? What is a couch rockets motorcycle?
Car Photos
What was the first convertible car? How many brake pads does a car have? How much would a 2011 Mercedes Cabriolet Convertible cost?