1992 Toyota Tercel Timing Belt

1992 TOYOTA TERCEL
105,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BFICKAU
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My timing belt broke while driving.... Is there a chance a valve stem could be bent from the piston hitting one of valves?
Jun 1, 2010 at 7:54 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This is an interference engine so valve damage will result form a timing belt failure.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 1, 2010 at 8:38 PM
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