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1988 Acura Legend Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Brakes, Cylinder head.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 20, 2010

1988 Acura Legend Damage to engine

Engine Mechanical problem
1988 Acura Legend 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 151000 miles

Will the engine always be damaged if the timimg belt brakes?
Avatar Asked by beclark

Answer

Replied on February 20, 2010

Hi there,

With this engine yes, you will have bent valves in the cylinder head.

Mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on February 20, 2010

Thanks! The car was free. Just gonna take more time and money to get it going. Sharp car to be 22 years old. Very well taken care of. Well worth fixing.

Tiny Response from beclark
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Replied on February 22, 2010

OK, if you need any information just re post here.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
26,884 answers provided