1998 Isuzu Rodeo Question Timing belt

1998 ISUZU RODEO

290,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

FABIOT

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Hi,

If the timing belt happens to snap on my Isuzu, will the engine blow or burn out, or will the belt simply require replacement.

Thx fab

Jun 23, 2010 at 9:42 PM

MHPAUTOS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Hi there,

Valve damage will normally occur with a broken timing belt, a comp test with the new belt fitted will show if this is the case with your engine.

Mark (mhpautos)

Jun 23, 2010 at 9:47 PM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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the V6 is a non-interference design engine, so no damage will occur if it breaks just replace belt..for the 4 cylinder style though it would damage motor..

Jun 23, 2010 at 9:50 PM

FABIOT

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Thank you very much! That's what i have read but wanted reassurence from an expert. Its nice to know that i can drive and not worry. I cant afford to replace motor components if timing belt snaps . ill wait it out and replace when i have a few dollars.

fab.

Jun 26, 2010 at 7:31 PM

MHPAUTOS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Hi there,

Try and get the belt done sooner rather than later as even if there is no valve damage with this engine, if it fails there is a good chance that it will strand you and this can happen at the most inopportune time.

Mark (mhpautos)

Jun 27, 2010 at 1:20 AM

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