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Is the 93 escort 1.9 a zero clerance motor if the timing belt breaks will the pistons hit the valvs and ruin the motor?
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∙ 17y ago
I believe the answer is no. I have a 1994 Escort LX with the 1.9 liter engine. I broke the timing belt, and there was no damage to the engine. Yes, it is no. I had the same experience last night and nothing happened to the engine. I have a 94 Escort LX with 1.9L engine too.
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