1988 Acura Legend Damage to engine

Tiny
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  • 1988 ACURA LEGEND
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 151,000 MILES
Will the engine always be damaged if the timimg belt brakes?
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 AT 8:15 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

With this engine yes, you will have bent valves in the cylinder head.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010 AT 8:25 PM
Tiny
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Thanks! The car was free. Just gonna take more time and money to get it going. Sharp car to be 22 years old. Very well taken care of. Well worth fixing.
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010 AT 9:08 PM
Tiny
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OK, if you need any information just re post here.

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Monday, February 22nd, 2010 AT 3:30 AM

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