Timing belt

Tiny
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1990 Daihatsu Charade, 190,000miles.

I know I should just let it rest in peace. But it broke a timing belt going down the road at 45mph. No bad noises, but I read where this car is prone to have bent valves when the timing belt breaks. Of course the smart thing to do would have been to replace the timing belt before it broke.

It would cost more than it is worth to pay a mechanic to fix it (water pump and other things were recommended when repacing timing belt).

I can get the parts and try it myself. But how do I know if there is internal damage without openeing up the motor?

Thanks,
Mike
Saturday, May 5th, 2007 AT 11:41 AM

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Tiny
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Not all the time does a timing belt bend rods or pushrods. Install a new timing belt, the reason for putting a new water pump is that mabe the pld one is worn, but you don't have to change it, it just makes it easier for the mechanic to put a new one on as he will have it off allready.
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Saturday, May 5th, 2007 AT 8:22 PM

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