If the cambelt breaks it may bend the valves in the head depending on the car but 9 times out of 10 especially if diesel will do alot of damage and will be very costly. Change the cambelt its less costly...
Chang it at 105,000 miles and also change the water pump. This is an Interference engine and as such if the belt breaks you will have serious engine damage.
Yes, if the cambelt on a Corsa Utility fails or cuts, it can lead to bent valves. This is because the engine's pistons may collide with the open valves when the belt breaks, particularly in interference engines where the piston and valve paths occupy the same space. It's essential to replace the cambelt at recommended intervals to prevent such damage.
before it breaks.
=It has a belt. The belt must be changed every 60,000 miles. WARNING:==This is an interferance engine. If the belt breaks there will be serious engine damage.=
Yes it does damage the valves
bent valves and/or holes in pistons.
just bought a x reg fiesta 90000 mls They tell me it has had a new cambelt is it easy to find out if it has if not what would you suggest I know if it snaps it can do lots of damage
yes
if the piston breaks that is engine damage.
The cambelt on a Skoda Octavia should be changed between 60,000 to 100,000 miles or every 5 to 7 years, whichever comes first. It's crucial to follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule to prevent potential damage to the engine in case of cambelt failure.
yes it will bend valves and possibly damage the cylinder head