2004 Pontiac Sunfire jumped timing

2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
120,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SORRY SORENTO
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Car jumped time do i need to be concerned about bent valves
Sep 22, 2015 at 6:58 AM
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CAR-MAN145
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If it jumped time and died the yes if it just jumped time and ran bad then not.
Sep 22, 2015 at 5:41 PM
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SORRY SORENTO
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Thank you
Sep 22, 2015 at 6:31 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Nope. The 2.2L is not listed as an interference engine. It uses a timing chain, so if that jumped, replace the tensioning devices and chain guides too.
Sep 23, 2015 at 2:38 PM
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SORRY SORENTO
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Thanks
Sep 23, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Sorry guys. Didn't see your replies. Didn't mean to butt in to your conversation.
Sep 23, 2015 at 2:53 PM
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