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That depends if the engine is interference or not, and how much damage is done.
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Can engine be damaged if belt breaks while driving?
That depends on the engine and what belt (timing or accessory).
In a 2000 catera If the timing belt breaks while driving will this mean the valves are automaticly bent?
Yes!!!
Will the vavles bend if the timing belt breaks while driving on a 95 Geo Prizm?
Yes they can bend and might ruin the cylinder head
Is the Kia 1.5 an interference engine?
yes, change this engines timing belt every 10,000 miles or you will damage the engine if it breaks while driving.
Will the valves bend if Tim ing belt breaks on a 1999 galant?
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
What is the worst thing that could happen if the timing belt on a 1989 Honda Prelude Si breaks while driving?
The valves could hit the top of pistons & ruin the engine.You should have this replaced a.s.a.p.
Will you have to have a head job on your 1997 Honda Accord 2.2 4cyl if your timing belt breaks while driving it?
Yes, you will have internal engine damage for sure. Bent valves, busted pistons, and cracked head are all possible.
What happens if a tie rod breaks while driving?
if a tie rod breaks you will lose control of the tire it broke on , causing you to crash..
What would cause a car to suddenly stall while on the freeway?
Running out of gas, timing chain breaks.
WHY WOULD a 2000 alero would just SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND WON'T START?
Check timing/timing belt
What happens when the cambelt breaks while driving?
I have never heard of a cam belt. I have a 2000 Kia Sportage and the timing belt went out while I was driving. The engine stopped running,and I tried to start it back and it would not start. The engine would turn over and over but would not start. Found out after a four hundred dollar fuel pump it was a broke timing belt. these engines are contact / so when a timing belt breakes you ben the valves resulting in no compresion so the engine will not start until you replace all the valves and belt with setting up the timing
Will valves bend if timing belt breaks on vw golf 1400cc 1999?
?If a timing belt or chain breaks while the engine is running the engine will be severely damaged and some of the valves will probably bend and damage the pistons. A timing best needs to be replaced BEFORE it reaches the end of its life and breaks. Car manuals make this clear.
