1998 Isuzu Rodeo Question Timing belt

FABIOT

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1998 ISUZU RODEO
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
290,000 MILES

Hi,

If the timing belt happens to snap on my Isuzu, will the engine blow or burn out, or will the belt simply require replacement.

Thx fab

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 AT 9:42 PM

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Valve damage will normally occur with a broken timing belt, a comp test with the new belt fitted will show if this is the case with your engine.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 AT 9:47 PM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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The V6 is a non-interference design engine, so no damage will occur if it breaks just replace belt. For the 4 cylinder style though it would damage motor.

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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 AT 9:50 PM

FABIOT

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Thank you very much! That's what I have read but wanted reassurence from an expert. Its nice to know that I can drive and not worry. I cant afford to replace motor components if timing belt snaps. Ill wait it out and replace when I have a few dollars.

Fab.

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Saturday, June 26th, 2010 AT 7:31 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Try and get the belt done sooner rather than later as even if there is no valve damage with this engine, if it fails there is a good chance that it will strand you and this can happen at the most inopportune time.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Sunday, June 27th, 2010 AT 1:20 AM