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On a 1998 neon sohc how do you check your valves for damage when your timing belt breaks?
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Your going to have to replace the timing belt.Then...Get a socket on the bolt that holds the pully onfor the belts (AC, Power Steering, Alternator) and manually turn the engine over a couple times, if it gets hard to turn over at any point you still have compression, if its effortless expect valve damage.
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What happens when timing belt break?
When a timing belt breaks, it may damage your valves or pistons, due to piston and valve contacted. The best way to confirm damage, is to replace with timing belt, reset the engine and perform a compression check, typical psi should be around 170-200 psi on each cylinder.
If timing chain on 1990 Nissan Stanza breaks does it do any motor damage?
The 1990 Stanza could have damage, depending on which engine is in the vehicle. Check to see which engine you have, and if it is listed as an interference engine. If it is the interference type, then the valves are probably bent and destroyed.
Can you find out if your pistons hit your valves when the timing belt snaps or do you have to put new timing belt on first?
You can do a cylinder leakage test to check for bent valves.You can do a cylinder leakage test to check for bent valves.
What damage does timing belt break in a Renault megane 1.4 do?
It will do some internal damage ie bent valves being the main one. Hi I'm just half we through taken a head of a megane 1.4 coupe that had timing belt snapped. It will also cause damage to pistons as well, the amount of damage will be on how fast you was going when it let go but it will have cause damage though. If it has bent valves you may need to check the valve guides as well.
If the valves on a car aren't bent then would the car still fail a pressure check on the valves after timing belt snapped?
Timing marks are not lined up correctly.
Why does Engine sounds as if it fires with valves open?
Maybe it is-check your timing. Also check for exhaust leaks.
Do I replace timing belt due to age?
A rubber timing belt may be replaced due to age or due to condition. If a belt breaks while driving, it will result in instant stopping of the motor, frequently with damage to the valves/pistons. Replacing an old or worn belt in a timely manner is MUCH cheaper than the results of NOT replacing one. Check the price of a belt, and the price of a wrecker and engine rebuild.
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.
18 16v xantia petrol timing belt broke will the valves be damaged?
It's highly likely that the valves and piston have touched, as with most modern 16v engines. I'd replace the timing belt, then try turning it over by hand, if that works see if it will start. It is however unlikely to start, so it will then require the cylinder head removing to replace the damaged valves. Check everything in the timing belt area; tensioner, idler, water pump etc, as damage or failure of any of these could have caused the timing belt to break
How do you check the valves on a 1987 Caprice 305 V8 that jumped time?
If you are worried about bent valves DON'T That year engine will not bend the valves when the timing chain goes bad.
Do you need to check my valves after your timing belt broke?
Maybe, it depends on if your engine is an interference engine.
What does a ticking sound which increases in frequency with increase in speed coming from the engine mean?
It sounds like the engine timing. The sound is coming from your engine valves. They're not in synch with the rest of your engine. It could also be that the valves are worn out. I'd check the timing first, then the seating on the valves.
