There could quite possibly be alot of damage done to the valve train if a cam belt snaps on any car. You would really need to inside the engine.
If the timing belt snaps on a 2.5 Transit diesel, a secondary issue may be valve damage. When the timing of the engine is off, it throws the internal components out of whack.
Does my 1995 ford fiesta 1.8 diesel have a timing belt or chain
major engine damage, including valves, possibly piston damage, certainly a cylinder head off job, maybe quicker and cheaper to replace engine
Depends what year - you don't tell us. Some older diesel engines had a chain, but the Tdci fitted in more modern Fiestas has a belt.
Bent/broken valves, lifters, pistons, etc. Major engine damage.
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Did you manage to get a picture? I have the same problem can you help me please?
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.
At or before 100,000 miles if snaps it will cause much damage.
You must be referring to a European Ford as the Fiesta is no longer sold in the U.S. Gates has no listing for a 2000 Fiesta. All 2000 Fords with a belt that are listed require the belt to be changed at 120,000 miles. The Focus engine is an interferance engine, and if the belt breaks engine damage will occur. I suggest you call a Ford dealer to make sure on your Fiesta.
Its a safe engine so no damage will be done..just fit another belt and tensioner and away you go.. This is a non interference engine so if the timing belt snaps, the only damage is the belt itself. This means that you can fit a new belt, time the engine and continue
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.