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What happens when a cam-belt snaps?

Updated: 10/22/2022
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bad things.. engine continues to make revolutions for a bit but cams dont turn. you can have damage to valves, lifters, pushrods, pistons, and since most oil pumps run on this belt and depending on rpm's at the time oil starvation can cause bearing damage.

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