MazCinq 100% fiat addict Parked in the garage Joined Mar 27, 2010 Messages 1,847 Points 485 Location Nottingham Jan 19, 2014 #1 ok thinking of buying a stilo 1.2 16v and apparently the timing has jumped, I know the 8v is a Non-Interference engine but just to jog my memory, the 16v IS an interference engine right???
ok thinking of buying a stilo 1.2 16v and apparently the timing has jumped, I know the 8v is a Non-Interference engine but just to jog my memory, the 16v IS an interference engine right???
seicentoceeney Member Joined Aug 19, 2012 Messages 204 Points 53 Location Leicester Jan 19, 2014 #2 Yes it is, could have bent valves and possible damaged cam, amongst other things. Most twin cam engines are interference!
Yes it is, could have bent valves and possible damaged cam, amongst other things. Most twin cam engines are interference!
Y ycming Patron member Written a guide Joined Oct 13, 2006 Messages 10,261 Points 1,600 Location Glasgow Jan 19, 2014 #3 If is cheap enough why not. Before i do anything i would correct the timing, and do a compression test. If is one tooth could be ok ! Ming
If is cheap enough why not. Before i do anything i would correct the timing, and do a compression test. If is one tooth could be ok ! Ming
OP OP MazCinq 100% fiat addict Parked in the garage Joined Mar 27, 2010 Messages 1,847 Points 485 Location Nottingham Jan 19, 2014 #4 03 stilo for £200, worst case it needs a new engine which isn't too bad is it?