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Re: Need some convertible info.... (archive)
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Posted by x on August 21, 2000 at 08:41:56:

In Reply to: Need some convertible info.... posted by Carmen on August 20, 2000 at 16:33:41:


Is the four better, due to its more modern design with dual camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and self-adjusting valves? Does the four cylinder have distributorless ignition?

The four is distributorless, and it has a timing chain instead of a timing belt. It also has the dreaded profile gasket problem. Most cars have had them replaced by now. If not, it may fail costing you in the $1K range. I bought mine used, and the gasket had already been replaced.

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