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Timing Belt Interference Check Menu

TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION - CHEVROLET/GMC PASSENGER CARS (1)

Application Engine Replacement Interval (Miles)
Chevette
1976-77 1.4L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
1977-87 1.6L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
1981-86 (2) 1.8L 4-Cyl. Diesel (3) 60,000
Lumina (Exc. Van)
1991-96 (2) 3.4L V6 (3) 60,000
Monte Carlo
1991-96 (2) 3.4L V6 (3) 60,000
Monza
1975-77 2.3L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
Nova
1985-88 1.6L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
Spectrum
1985-89 (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
Sprint
1985-88 1.0L 3-Cyl (3) 60,000
Sprint (Canadian)
1989-91 1.0L 3-Cyl (3) 60,000
Vega (Exc. Cosworth)
1971-77 2.3L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
1975-76 2.0L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
(1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.
(2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.
(3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION - CHEVROLET/GMC LIGHT TRUCKS (1)

Application Engine Replacement Interval (Miles)
LUV
1981-82 (2) 2.2L 4-Cyl. Diesel 60,000
S10 Pickup
1983-85 (2) 2.2L 4-Cyl. Diesel 60,000
Tracker (Canadian)
1989-96 1.6L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
(1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.
(2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.
(3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION - PONTIAC (1)

Application Engine Replacement Interval (Miles)
Passenger Cars
Acadian (Canadian)
1976-77 1.4L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
1976-87 1.6L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
1981-84 1.8L 4-Cyl. Diesel (3) 60,000
Astre
1973-77 2.3L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
Firefly (Canadian)
1985-96 1.0L 3-Cyl 60,000
1995-96 1.3L 4-Cyl 60,000
Grand Am
1987-89 2.0L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
Grand Prix
1991-96 (2) 3.4L V6 60,000
J2000
1982-84 1.8L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
LeMans
1988-93 (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
1988-90 2.0L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
Sunbird
1976-77 2.3L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
1985-86 1.8L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
1987-94 2.0L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
Sunburst (Canadian)
1985-88 (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
T1000
1976-77 1.4L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
1976-87 1.6L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
1000
1982-87 1.6L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
2000
1982-84 1.8L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
2000 Sunbird
1982-84 1.8L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
Light Trucks
Sunrunner
1992-94 1.6L 4-Cyl (3) 60,000
(1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.
(2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.
(3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.