the other engine option on 96 is 1.8Liter not valve.
the 16v engine is mostly (more horse power) is to push around the heavier body of a 4 door vehicle or for more performce in general.
the 8v is less stressed can could last longer, and may give better fuel economy if driven correctly.
its just a power thing.
the 1.8L is a quality thing, chain driven cam . Nice rig, if I wanted a DD , that is what id get, but mine is for local and offroad only uses or if a cold snap hits.
Nothing wrong with 16v tbelt just respect it and change it when due.
the wrecking yards of full of 16V's with bad belts and blown engines.
so if you blow yours, the spares are blown too. nice mix.
I cant wait for the new tough Tbelts come out, HSC or some such name.
rumor is 2 times , life, ( nice idea , late coming)
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