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B21, B23, B230 engines 200

posted by  HUMBO on  Sun Jan 4 07:09 CST 2009
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I understand that all B230 engines are interference designs, i.e., if the timing belt breaks, there will be internal engine damage. Is this true? Also, I have heard that you should stay away from B230 'low friction' engines. What year models should you stay away from?






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