Timing belt broke

2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON
200,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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VC3011002
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I am wanting to buy this vehicle but the timing belt is broke. I just want to know that if I bought this vehicle would I only need to replace the timing belt and it will run great again or would I have to do more to it to make it run like set the timing or replace valves.
May 11, 2020 at 11:14 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

No, this is an interference engine. what that means is that there is valve and possible piston damage.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

Most likely this will need an engine replacement.

This is a real deal breaker.

Roy
May 11, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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VC3011002
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Thank you so very very much. that just saved me from buying a car that would cost me so much more.
May 11, 2020 at 3:57 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
May 11, 2020 at 4:03 PM