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It can, because when the timing chain/ belt fails, the pistons and valve are no longer in time, and the valves can be pen when the piston comes back up. This can cause bent valves, and piston damage.

this is wrong a 2.3 is not a critical clearance engine the valves will never hit the pistons.

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