The valves can hit the tops of the pistons damaging or breaking either.
That depends on the engine and what belt (timing or accessory).
it shouldn't but it is a possibility
Yes.
No because unlike Hondas this machine doesn't has an interference design where the pistons could hit valves when timing belt breaks.
It is an interference engine by design so if the timing belt breaks it will be seriously damaged. The valves will be bent and the engine will need repairs costing upwards of $1500
Yes. Valves can be damaged when the timing belt breaks.
This is an interference engine. If the timing belt snaps it will cause a loads of problems: bent valves, damaged pistons, damaged cam shaft. Replace the belt every 60,000 miles.
Don't worry, if your timing belt breaks your engine is going to stop very quickly. Of course, it may be damaged.
According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) The 3.3 liter V6 engine in a 1999 Mercury Villager does have a timing BELT The engine IS AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE So , if the timing belt breaks , engine damage will occur
No, but why in the world would you take the chance? When the timing belt breaks the engine stops right now. It does not care if you are going to be run over by that truck you just pulled out in front of.
The Mercury Villager does not have an interference engine (in spite of what you might hear) and will not be damaged if the belt breaks.
this engine is a non interfearance if the timing belt breaks the vaulve will not be damaged