1999 Hyundai Accent Timing Belt

67,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MOUNTAINMAN54
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If the timing belt breaks will the engine be damaged, i.e. will the valves stike the pistons?
Feb 12, 2010 at 5:09 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

With a failed timing belt engine damage will occur, you will have a few bent valves at best.

Mark (mhpautos)
Feb 12, 2010 at 7:20 PM
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