Timing belt cracked

2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
180,000 MILES
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KEESHA073094
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My car shut off after turning a corner, later found out my timing belt broke (a couple teeth came off and it split up the side just a little like a hot dog roll, I don not know if that matters), anyway is it worth trying to fix or is there just too much damage?
Aug 26, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

Just a quick question first. Did the engine make a huge clanking/racket or just shut off? I will find out tomorrow if your car has an interference motor. Hope this helps.
Danny-
Aug 26, 2018 at 5:05 PM
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KEESHA073094
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It just cut off, there were no sounds.
Aug 26, 2018 at 10:48 PM
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KEESHA073094
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Yes, the motor is interference.
Aug 26, 2018 at 10:49 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Well if it did not sound like major damage (noises/wreckage/etc). If you want to repair it I would be more than happy to guide you through the repair process.This includes step-by-step procedures. It will take a full eight hour day and needs specialty tool for some steps. I have attached a quick tutorial showing what is involved. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works
Aug 27, 2018 at 12:55 PM
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