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If the timing belt breaks on your 1999 Ford Contour will it cause engine damage?
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∙ 16y ago
most snapped timing belts will in most cases cause engine damage,the only exception would be a freewheeling engine were valve to piston contact would be minimal an interference type engine would cause damage.
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Does it damage the engine if the timing belt breaks on a 1997 contour with the 4 cylinder engine?
i HAVE A 98 AND THE BELT BROKE TWICE AND DID NO DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. The first time I was on freeway doing 75 and it broke. I have a '97 Contour and had no damage to the engine when my timing belt broke. Make sure you check your pulleys to ensure that the bearings are good. Mine were not and had to replace them.
Is their damage to a snapped timing ldv?
Well I really have no idea what a ldv is, but if your timing belt breaks and your engine is an interference engine there will be damage. If it is not an interference engine there will be no damage.
Can a timing belt damage the engine on a Mitsubishi galant if it breaks?
yes
What is a interference engine?
an engine where, in the event that the timing is off or if the timing belt breaks, the pistons can collide with the valves and actually do damage.
Will breaking the timing belt damage the engine on a 2003 Freelander Land Rover?
yes this is an interference engine damage to valves will occur if the timing belt breaks and the engine is turned
Does a car stop when timing belt breaks?
Yes, when the belt breaks the engine will not run. In addition you will have internal engine damage if the engine was an interference engine.
If the timing belt on a 1.6 astra snaps does it damage the engine?
If the timing belt on a 1.6 Astra breaks, it can damage the engine. It is more likely to damage the engine if it is a timing chain, though. A timing chain is made of metal and a timing belt is made of a heavy duty rubber.
Can engine damage occur if timing belt breaks on a dodge neon?
Yes, it is an interference engine.
Whenthe timing belt on a 1997 contour breaks does it bend the valves?
According to Gates ( they make timing belts etc. ) the 2.0 L - DOHC - 4 cylinder engine in a 1997 Ford Contour is NOT an interference engine - so the answer would be NO
Does a 4.7 dodge ram timing chains damage the engine if it breaks?
Yes!
Does a 1997 Toyota T100 6 cylinder have a timing belt or timing chain?
It has a timing belt. Replace at 60,000 miles. Warning: This is an interference engine. If the belt breaks serious engine damage will occur.
Do the valves clear the pistons if the timing belt breaks on 1998 ford contour 4 cylinder?
( Yes ) according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) the 2.0 liter four cylinder engine in a 1998 Ford Contour IS NOT an interference engine
