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...since these motors are non-interface ...


I think you are mistaken-it is an interference motor. I have a '96 parts car with lots of bent valves and a cracked head because the previous owner too thought it wasn't an interference motor. If it's an unknown I wouldn't put it off long. An aquaintance of mine recently bought a car. I told her she should have the t-belt changed right away since she had no idea when it had last been changed. She thought it would wait a few weeks-it broke after 3 weeks! bent valves! Anyway, better safe than sorry.

ks

'99 Sportage 4dr EX 5-speed, unmolested
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'96 Sportage 4dr Auto,235-75x29"tires, custom fabbed hidden receiver hitch and big plans.