car running

1989 HONDA PRELUDE
200,000 MILES
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TOBYH
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my timing belt broke while I was driving it . I replaced it and now it will not idle or run correctly. When the belt broke could I have bent a valve?
Apr 21, 2013 at 5:38 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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most likely have bent valves. do a compression test to confirm

Roy
Apr 21, 2013 at 5:44 AM
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