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Simple timing belt question
Posted: November 20th, 2004, 12:05 am
by jpatton34
Hello. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what would happen to my motor if my timing belt broke? Would it cause more damage or would I be ok? I own a 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8 V6 which I just bought and love. I don't know the history on the car. Not sure when the timing belt was last replaced. However, the belt appears to be in good shape. Any help would be great. Thanks!!
Re: Simple timing belt question
Posted: November 20th, 2004, 10:06 am
by fry_81
ya i believe the term is "non-interference heads" so if the belt breaks it doesnt destroy the valves.
Re: Simple timing belt question
Posted: November 20th, 2004, 8:51 pm
by jpatton34
Good to here. Thanks big time!!
Re: Simple timing belt question
Posted: November 20th, 2004, 10:43 pm
by mitmaks
how many miles you got on it
Re: Simple timing belt question
Posted: November 21st, 2004, 11:06 am
by jpatton34
I got 144k miles on it.
Re: Simple timing belt question
Posted: November 21st, 2004, 11:41 am
by goldsberry1
mine broke while the engine was about 8k rpm and it didnt do anything to it. i put a new one on and it ran fine.