deep cuts in piston

1990 NISSAN STANZA
130,000 MILES
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JEFFCORN1992
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i looked in the spark plug hole on cylinder 2 and 3 deep cuts in the pistons also oil and chunks of somthing in throttle body. Does that mean motor is done? im thinking that there is some interference of pistons and valves ? need second opinion
Nov 16, 2011 at 9:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did the timing belt break? If so, it is an interferance engine, so you would be correct.
Nov 16, 2011 at 10:03 PM
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