Is this engine an interference engine?

Tiny
BOBADAMS
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  • 1990 GEO TRACKER
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 145,000 MILES
I am considering buying this car and I need to know if it has a non-interference engine. Engine is 1.6L L4 SOHC 8V.
Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 AT 9:11 AM

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Tiny
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Hello, according to All Data this is a non-interference engine, although I have read that the 16valve is. There seems to be much debate about this particular engine. Although there may not be piston to valve contact, they do advise changing the timing belt every 60,000 miles.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 AT 1:01 PM

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