Broken Timing Belt

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04-16-2014 | 09:44 PM

duckwing

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Broken Timing Belt

Does a broken timing belt result in a catastrophic engine failure? Engine in 1997 Miata.

Jim

04-17-2014 | 09:13 AM

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The BP engine is a non-interference design. The valves should not contact the pistons if the timing belt breaks.

04-17-2014 | 09:37 AM

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