Just a quick visit up here to the Punto section,

Is the 8 Valve 1242 engine a non – interference engine? Ie If the cam belt snaps / falls off the pistons crowns don’t make contact with the valves?

I know the 999 is and the 1242 16V isnt, but not sure on the 1242 8V.

Thanks in advance.
Louie.

yes its safe, im sure your get about 50 other people post also, saying the same

Hi mate,

Yep the 1242 8v is a SAFE engine!

EDIT damn beau you beat me!! lol

Alan