2003 Hyundai Tiburon Timing Belt Broke While On Highway Pistons Hit Valves Cause

2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON
113,000 MILES
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timing belt broke while on highway do the pistons hit the valves and cause more damage?
Oct 28, 2012 at 1:10 PM
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KHLOW2008
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This is an interference engine so be prepared for damages to the valves. You can check the calve clearance before coming to a conclusion as there are cases of interference engines valves surviving broken belts.
Oct 28, 2012 at 1:14 PM
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