brh986

I have a 95 Saturn SC2 that I just sold to a friend and the timing chain broke. I believe (not 100% positive) that it's a 1.9L dohc engine. What I'm wondering is whether or not this an interference or a non-interference engine. I.e. is it likely that he bent valves when the chain broke or can he just throw on a new chain and be good as new.

If there were multiple engines available for the 95 SC2 can anyone tell me which were interference and which were non-interference? Thanks.

PurdueGuy

There are only 2 basic types of engines for any s-series saturn: SOHC and DOHC. Both are 1.9L, and both are interferance engines. It's likely the valves are bent, and the pistons may be damaged as well.

brh986

Wow that sucks. Are you postive they're BOTH interference? He's going to be pissed...

Thanks for the info!

PurdueGuy

Yes - they are basically the same engine with different heads, but both are definately interference.

Ssicarman

Unfortunately for you rfriendthe !9 lt engines are both interferance. There will most likely (90% + chance) be bent valves. Small chance of dmaged valve guides. Little chance of damaged pistions other than marked by the valves.

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