1996 Ford Escort CAM belt

Tiny
BRITTANY_FALLIS098
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  • 1996 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 113,638 MILES
What damage happens to my car if the engine is running and the cam shaft belt breaks?
Saturday, October 24th, 2009 AT 5:26 PM

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Tiny
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There is a possibility that the valves hit the pistons which would bend the valves. The engine will need to be taken apart and inspected though to be certain that there was any damage done at all.
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Saturday, October 24th, 2009 AT 10:01 PM

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