1999 Plymouth Breeze Timing Belt Broke Son Tried Crank Afterwards Did This

1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
130,000 MILES
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DAVIDKINARD
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The timing belt broke. my son tried to crank it up afterwards. Did this do any damage. is it a difficult job replacing the timing belt. i am a 51yr old farmer,i am very mechanically inclined
Apr 5, 2013 at 10:19 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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most likely has bent valves from the breakage, not cranking after the fact.

you will most likely have to remove the head, replace valves, timing belt and all components as well.

Roy
Apr 5, 2013 at 10:28 PM
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