Is a 1998 Ford Escort 2.0L SOHC an interference engine?

Answer by  shorty92 (54)

Yeah an interference engine is when your engine has the cam shaft of shafts over the valve head, a 2.0L SOHC stands foe 2 Litter Single Over Head Cam meaning that it has a single camshaft over the valves.

Answer by  kennethjgoodson (4903)

It is not an interference engine because it is only a single over head cam. The interference engines are mostly dual over head cams and that engine has more power than the single over head cam. The litres is also to low to be considered an interference engine also and should be higher.

Answer by  garcia (2)

can somebody just answer cleary.Are the valves n pistons goona get damaged if the timing belt breaks.Answer the question or dont bother confusing people.Dose anyone haveale a straight answer 4 this question or is 1998 the ghost motor year ,had 2 dealers give me oppisite answers!!! please help

Answer by  Anonymous

The previous two answers are both bulls*&t.

Answer by  Anonymous

Just replaced timing belt on my 98 ford escort. This engine is NOT an interference. Plain and simple. If it were my motor would be F***ed. was doing 75 when my belt broke. replaced it and it runs prime!