1998 Kia Sephia Timing Belt Broke

1998 KIA
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COOLDRUMMER
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a few days a go when i was driving my timing belt broke. I am not sure when it broke. I noticed something when i was breaking for a red light and all my indicators where on. I tried restarting it and i was no good.I discovered that my timing belt broke. It looks like the teeth grinded off. since I am not sure when it happened what are the chances of bending a valve.
Feb 2, 2007 at 8:48 AM
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It isn't real promising, but I have seen them break and no damage done or little damage. Compression testing will tell you how you did.
Remember the more you crank it the worse the chances get.

Look for a head, before you tear into it, if the compression is bad.
Feb 2, 2007 at 9:17 AM

Suggested Repair

Perform a compression test to check for valve damage from the broken timing belt. Avoid further cranking, which can worsen damage. If compression is poor, locate a replacement cylinder head before disassembling the engine.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1998 Kia Sephia with 75,000 miles reports that the timing belt broke while driving, with the teeth ground off, and the engine would not restart. They are unsure when it failed and ask about the chance of bent valves. The expert says damage is possible but not certain, recommends a compression test, warns that more cranking reduces the odds of no damage, and suggests finding a cylinder head before teardown if compression is bad.

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