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How much damage is caused by a broken cam belt on a Mercedes c200?
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∙ 14y ago
Could be very severe engine damage if the motor is an interference engine if not could just need the belt replaced
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Vw passat problems timing belt how do you change it and what damage can be caused by not having changed it in time.?
MAJOR Engine damage. Bent valves, broken pistons. Nuff said.
How can you know whether a broken timing belt on a daewoo matiz has caused the valves to damage the rings even if there is no visible signs of damage on top of the pistons?
I believe the Daewoo Matiz is a non interference engine, so if the belt snaps, you only need to replace the belt, no valve damage occurs.
Will a broken timing belt damage 4 cylinder 2006 Toyota tacoma motor?
will a broken drive belt damage the motor of a 2006 Toyota Tacoma 4 cylinder truck
What causes a broken tire belt?
A broken belt in your tire can be caused by several different things. The most common cause is hitting a pothole or a solid object in the roadway.
Will a broken timing belt on a ford escort zx2 damage the engine?
A broken timing belt on a Ford ZX2 will not damage the engine. The 2.0 ZETEC engine used in the ZX2 is a non-interference engine which means the pistons will not come into contact with the valves should the belt break. Because of this the valves will not be damaged and no engine damage will occur.
What damage would happen if cam belt snaps?
Bent/broken valves, lifters, pistons, etc. Major engine damage.
Is there engine damage caused when a geo prizm timing belt breaks?
Oh yes!
Does a broken timing belt ruin the engine on a Volkswagen jetta?
If the belt breaks you will have serious internal engine damage but the engine will not be ruined. It can be repaired.
Will a broken timing belt on a 99 Ford Taurus damage the engine?
The 1999 Ford Taurus does not have a timing belt. It has a chain that requires no maintenance.
Will a broken timing belt cause engine damage in an 3100 sfi motor?
No, it is a non-interference motor
How can you tell if your timing belt is broken on a 1985 Honda Accord?
If the timing belt has broken the engine will not start. If the belt broke you will have internal engine damage as this is an interference engine. The belt must be replaced every 60,000 miles. a quick way to verify if the belt is broken is to remove the distributor cap and turn the engine by hand. If the rotor does not turn the belt is broken. You can also remove the oil fill cap and look at the valve train. If you see no movement when the engine is turned by hand the belt is broken. Of course if the engine is locked up the belt is broken as the valves are hitting the pistons. quick way to confirm a
Can engine damage occur if timing belt breaks 1998 Sophia?
yes!!!! if your timing belt is cracked or split, you should get it in asap! if your timing belt has broken the damage done all depends on what happened to break it/what were you doing when it broke? if you were driving when it happened ( not stopped) there will be extensive damage done if your car was on but you were stopped not as much damage.
