1998 Ford Escort cambelt

1998 FORD ESCORT
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SUZ2009
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1998 Ford Escort

I have been advised that my cambelt is broken.

What sort of cost should I expect for a replacement and what other damage might have been caused to the car?
Thanks.
Jan 6, 2009 at 7:52 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

If you have broken a timing belt you will have done valve damage in the head, and before any estimate cam be made the head will have to be removed to inspect the extent of the actual damage.

mark (mhpautos)
Jan 6, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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