it is a confusing topic but I think we can agree that a reguler zetec is non-interferance.........but you can go to this reliable site and they call it interference.......http://www.gates.com/part_locator/index.cfm?location_id=3598&go=<strong style=SEARCH!!!!!
This is from YESTERDAY
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263613[slap]
You're due for a timing belt at 120,000. Just because its a non-interference motor doesnt mean hold of on maintaining your car.
I am not a NOOB(25,000 auto forum posts) and I don't understand why Gates.com....a very large, reliable company lists my car engine as an Interference engine.......also Rockauto.com another reliable company lists the zetec as an interference engine........please help us 'NOOB's" out and explain........just PLEASE don't give me the "there is a 2% chance of engine damage" because if that is true then I would call our engine an interference engine....Unless it is an SVT zetec, you don't have interference. This question does come up all the time from noobs. Hopefully the next noob that asks this question will find while using the search box []
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It really isnt confusing. Only thing confusing is how someone didnt see a thread from yesterday asking the same thing.it is a confusing topic but I think we can agree that a reguler zetec is non-interferance.........but you can go to this reliable site and they call it interference.......http://www.gates.com/part_locator/index.cfm?location_id=3598&go=<strong style=
I didn't call you a NOOB, you just grouped yourself in with them. The zetec is listed as an interference engine because there is one that is interference, the SVT.I am not a NOOB(25,000 auto forum posts) and I don't understand why Gates.com....a very large, reliable company lists my car engine as an Interference engine.......also Rockauto.com another reliable company lists the zetec as an interference engine........please help us 'NOOB's" out and explain........just PLEASE don't give me the "there is a 2% chance of engine damage" because if that is true then I would call our engine an interference engine....
If it's the Zetec, it's a free-wheeln' motor... If the timing belt bites it, you'll be ok. I'm still on the original one.. 127K miles...
I guess you cant answer my questions either!!!!!!.........all hat no cattle!!!!!........It really isnt confusing. Only thing confusing is how someone didnt see a thread from yesterday asking the same thing.
The zetec is listed as an interference engine because there is one that is interference, the SVT.
Zetec/SPI= non-interference, SVTs and modified Zetecs with high lift camshafts or high compression pistons = interference.
All mechanics and all companies that manufacture timing belts will tell you that all engines are interference engines if any model is. For example, Volvo 6 cyl engines were non-interference up to 95 YM, but no website is going to tell you that. Most timing belt engines are non-interference
I guess it is safe to say we have non-interference engines.....if you have the time/money it would probably be a good idea to change it.........I also have seen some people claim that the cars have 120k mile TB's and 60k mile pulleys.......I would consider how far you drive the car away form your home.......if you are just using it around town and it breaks.....that is less of a deal then if you are a a road trip further away.......I keep hearing different answers from different sites.
Is the Focus Zetec (2001) interference or not? If it IS, then I should change the timing belt soon.
I dont see where you asked a question...I guess you cant answer my questions either!!!!!!.........all hat no cattle!!!!!........
I am not a NOOB(25,000 auto forum posts) and I don't understand why Gates.com....a very large, reliable company lists my car engine as an Interference engine.......also Rockauto.com another reliable company lists the zetec as an interference engine........please help us 'NOOB's" out and explain........just PLEASE don't give me the "there is a 2% chance of engine damage" because if that is true then I would call our engine an interference engine....
Kumbaya!I dont see where you asked a question...
If you want an explanation of why Gate has it listed as interference its that they are wrong or just give them a call and ask.