tjkj2002 wrote:
a320filtros wrote:
Just figured out that our 2004 jeep wrangler 2.4 engine timing belt broke. We tried cranking it over a few times before figuring out what it was. From what i understand the valves may have bent or broke trying to start it before finding the problem. the camshaft gears are not lined up and want to know if it is ok to try to line them up to replace the belt. or is there a certain way to go about getting them back in sync without causing damage?
Thanks all;
Kevin
2.4 is the gas engine,same engine used in noens.
Unless you were spinning the engine at 5000+rpm's you most likely did not do any damage as it's not a interference engine but the valves can contact each other but only if the belt breaks at high rpm.
The non US jeep diesels (older wranglers and Cherokee kj - aka liberty in us) came I believe with 2 engines, 2.8 and 2.4 diesel engines.
Edit: in EU, you pay taxes based on engine capacity, this is the main reason of the 2.4 crd.