1998 Ford Escort Timing Belt Broke

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KENNYD
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I have a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 with 174,000 and the timing belt broke while it was running. if this happened would the valves break or bend if I tried to start it numerous times?
May 2, 2006 at 2:06 AM
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LOSONE
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It is rare that any Ford engine is close tolerance. I don't think you have broken any valves. Replace the belt and drive it down the road!
May 2, 2006 at 2:35 AM

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Replace the timing belt. The expert does not believe the valves were damaged and recommends installing the belt and driving the car.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 with 174,000 miles asked whether a timing belt that broke while running would bend or break valves after repeated start attempts. The expert said Ford engines are rarely close-tolerance, so the valves were unlikely broken, and recommended replacing the belt and driving the car.

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