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Timing belt broke

Tiny
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  • 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I am wanting to buy this vehicle but the timing belt is broke. I just want to know that if I bought this vehicle would I only need to replace the timing belt and it will run great again or would I have to do more to it to make it run like set the timing or replace valves.
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Monday, May 11th, 2020 AT 11:14 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

No, this is an interference engine. what that means is that there is valve and possible piston damage.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

Most likely this will need an engine replacement.

This is a real deal breaker.

Roy
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Monday, May 11th, 2020 AT 1:54 PM
Tiny
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Thank you so very very much. That just saved me from buying a car that would cost me so much more.
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Monday, May 11th, 2020 AT 3:57 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Monday, May 11th, 2020 AT 4:03 PM

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