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Question: Timing belt jumped a tooth, what kind of damage could happen?

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sadstratus, 3.0L V6, Pipersville, PA, November 28, 2012, 14:06
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A bent valve? What else could happen?

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    joelburke26 from Joels Auto Service, November 28, 2012, 16:15
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    like you stated.bent valve(s) possible hole in piston head but only if its a dohc engine.if its a sohc engine you'll be ok as the sohc is freewheeling.the dohc is interference.

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    sadstratus, November 28, 2012, 17:50
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    I'll pass that on! Thank you!

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