1999 Dodge Stratus Timing Belt/Bent Valves

1999 DODGE STRATUS
176,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROSIECTC
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My timing belt broke, and my boyfriend was able to replace it, but he said that the valves are bent. He had a hard time removing the bottom gear, and it took many hours rather than two. Are the valves really difficult to replace? And does my car have a noninterference engine?
Apr 30, 2008 at 7:17 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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80 % yes
do a compression test
if valve need to be replaced cylinder head need to be removed
its like doing a head gasket job
May 4, 2008 at 10:50 AM
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