Timing belt broke while on highway do the.

Tiny
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Timing belt broke while on highway do the pistons hit the valves and cause more damage?
Sunday, October 28th, 2012 AT 1:10 PM

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Tiny
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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.
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Sunday, October 28th, 2012 AT 1:14 PM

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