2007 Outlander 3.0 timing belt
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I recently had a setback in my daughters 07 Outlander . The timing belt failed at 65k miles. I've read several of your forums on here and some say that this is an interference engine and then some say that the 07-09 3.0 is not an interference engine. And then some say only the intake valves are interference( still an interference engine ) . So for the record, which is it? According to the chart on these engines, with 24 valves it is an interference engine. I'm trying to decide if I will need to tear into it or just purchase another engine. Please help , thanks.
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the 3.0 V6 from 2007 had hydraulically adjusted exhaust valves and manually set intake valves that change profile at 3600rpm, actuated by oil pressure running to the cams (that's the best explanation without getting the technical manual out) - now even though there are divits in the piston heads, I found that the valves only contacted the piston on the intakes (and bent them of course) - lucky for me, it was only the front bank as I mis-timed the belt during installation (I swear, the original belt was in such good condition that I never should have touched it and waited another 50k miles), I am not sure how your belt snapped at only 65k miles, I guess could just be age? or extreme climate leaking under the covers?
anyway, it took me three months of evening and weekends to tear the engine down to the pistons and reassemble, it's not overly difficult but they have a lot of interesting procedures in the rebuild process and there are a number of special tools involved (I fabricated a few of mine and used some generic tools from Amazon)
So I guess a new engine would be the quickest and easiest way, but much more expensive than the $600 I spent on parts, gaskets and tools - plus I have an extra car to drive, so there was no real rush
Good luck
anyway, it took me three months of evening and weekends to tear the engine down to the pistons and reassemble, it's not overly difficult but they have a lot of interesting procedures in the rebuild process and there are a number of special tools involved (I fabricated a few of mine and used some generic tools from Amazon)
So I guess a new engine would be the quickest and easiest way, but much more expensive than the $600 I spent on parts, gaskets and tools - plus I have an extra car to drive, so there was no real rush
Good luck
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