Timing belt snapped is it possible valves are damaged?

Tiny
WERNERBRITS
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  • 1985 HONDA
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My timing belt snapped, is it possible on this model car for the valves to be damaged?

Car model: Honda Ballade/Civic 150. 1985 yearmodel. Automatic.

the timing belt snapped while I was driving at approx. 40km/h. How big are the odds of damage to the valves? How do I know if the valves are damaged, if they are damaged?

I'm no expert on cars and need this information so I won't be done in by the mechanic fixing the timing belt.
Sunday, August 19th, 2012 AT 8:48 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Remove the valve cover and check the valve clearances. If any clearances are excessively out of specs, the valves are damaged.

Chances are slim for them not to be damaged.
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Sunday, August 19th, 2012 AT 8:51 AM

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