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Is a 1.6l mazda miata motor an interference fit motor?

April 26, 2017fit interference mazda Miata motor

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Is a 1.6l mazda miata motor an interference fit motor?

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No, mazda recommends replacing the timing belt at about 65K in all states except Ca. where it is 105K. There is no difference in parts just a difference in State laws (CA requires 100K+ on timing belts) and since it is not an interference engine Mazda just stretched the service interval. No damage if it breaks at 75K…