the ZETEC engine used in the 1999 ZX2 is a non-interference engine. This means that the pistons will not contact the valves when the timing belt breaks. Because of this, the valves will not be bad if the timing belt breaks
The valves could be bent.
it shouldn't but it is a possibility
Yes valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.Yes valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.
No, it is interference. Valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.No, it is interference. Valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.
yes, valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.yes, valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.
If the valves bent, then yes.
It is an interference engine by design so if the timing belt breaks it will be seriously damaged. The valves will be bent and the engine will need repairs costing upwards of $1500
the timing belt on my 2003 galant broke while i was driving and i had it replaced by the dealer. they said it's possibility for the valves to bend. I had no problems after my timing belt was changed Tony
A shop in Port Orchard, WA says yes
Replace the timing belt and pray that you dont have bent valves.
The valves can be bent when the timing belt breaks.
If the timing belt breaks, the valves get bent immediately.