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renault clio timing belt breakage
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damage as far as I can see is 5 bent valves. Small crescent shaped marks on pistons look superficial. Pistons appear to all rise to same height so by eye no bent con rods I think.
My question is when there is a timing belt failure on a clio (1149cc engine 1998) is the damage normally confined to only bent valves or is piston/con rod damage likely.
Would hate to do a full top end overhaul, only to find that con rods are bent, bad vibration and engine shaking itself to bits.
What is the usual damage as a result of the timing belt failure on this car?
damage as far as I can see is 5 bent valves. Small crescent shaped marks on pistons look superficial. Pistons appear to all rise to same height so by eye no bent con rods I think.
My question is when there is a timing belt failure on a clio (1149cc engine 1998) is the damage normally confined to only bent valves or is piston/con rod damage likely.
Would hate to do a full top end overhaul, only to find that con rods are bent, bad vibration and engine shaking itself to bits.
What is the usual damage as a result of the timing belt failure on this car?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Hi, Taking into account what you have listed, the head will be damaged, the piston crowns will more than likely have hair line cracks in them & will not be noticed until the engine is under pressure, Quick & cheapest way out, a replacement unit if you intend to keep the car or sell it for spares, but don't forget to inform DVLA.
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