1999 Citroen Saxo timing belt

1999 CITROEN SAXO
72,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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THEFIN
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Hi my timing belt snapped while I was driving, is there any chance I could just change the belt or will I have to remove the cylinder head to check for any damage?
Feb 17, 2009 at 12:34 AM
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DAVE H
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remove the head and check the valves this is an interference engine and i'm sure there is damage
Mar 3, 2009 at 6:28 AM
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