1999 Holden Vectra Timing belt

1999 HOLDEN VECTRA
210,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KRAMDOOG
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It appears that the timing belt is broken on my daughters car and was wondering what are the ramifications and ball park cost parameters? Thank you
Jul 27, 2009 at 5:31 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This is an interference engine and vale damage will occur with a broken belt, as for cost tis is unknown until the head is removed and the damage is known.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 27, 2009 at 6:30 PM
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