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Do overhead valves on a Ford Taurus bend the valves and get into the piston when the timing chain breaks?
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∙ 11y ago
yes they could but it depends on the position of the cam. the valves could be stuck in an open postion and then the piston comes up and could strike the valve. this is a bad scenario and i hope it doesnt happen to you
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