3.5 v6

[merlynr]

I bought an 07 Edge and someone asked me if the dohc v6 is an interference engine, in other words if the timing belt/chain breaks, does it take out the valves when piston comes up?

[YoGeorge]

Originally Posted by merlynr

I bought an 07 Edge and someone asked me if the dohc v6 is an interference engine, in other words if the timing belt/chain breaks, does it take out the valves when piston comes up?

I believe the 3.0 Duratec and 3.5 version like yours are interference engines, but they use timing chains, not belts, which to my knowledge have no history of breaking in any kind of numbers.

George

[Lead Head]

The long timing chains used in these engines do wear, but at a much slower rate then in say a belt driven OHC system. The likeliness of the chain outright breaking is just about as good as the chain breaking on your standard pushrod V8, so almost no risk at all

[merlynr]

Thanks for responses. I feel better already as I don't have any experience with this engine.