Pulling out of drive way heard a snap, car shut off, then pushed it back up drive way
A "valve job" typically means resurfacing the valve seats. It is unlikely you would need that after the timing belt broke unless you needed it before the timing belt broke - they aren't related wear items. Depending on the engine (if it is an "interference" engine) you may need new valves or a new top end of the engine because the valves may collide with the pistons when the timing belt breaks, causing a lot of damage. If your engine is not of the "interference" design type, then you probably only need a new timing belt; many shops also recommend replacing the water pump too because its failure can often damage even a new timing belt and there usually is no (or very little) additional labor cost involved. Other maintenance might also be recommended at the same time (like replacing spark plugs), but that too depends on your specific engine.
SOURCE: 1997 Dodge Caravan Serpentine Belt
Yes that would be a serpentine belt, go to auto store and buy a new one. NO damage had been done most likely. There is a belt tensioner that has a hole that a ratchet will fit in, you have to push on that which releases the tension. There should be a sticker that shows you the routing under the hood by top of radiator. Can be done with 1 person but 2 makes it much easier.
Goodluck.
SOURCE: Timing Belt Broke. 2002 Volkswagen Passat . Time for a new car?
i would go with the mechanics advice and allow them to fix it. 1200 to 1500 beats spending 4000 on another motor if that one can be saved
SOURCE: Timing Chain Broke on my 07 CX-7 Grand Touring
If the timing belt has broken it's more than likely you have some valve damage.
Not the end of the world.
Options are...Head overhaul, inc valve replacement.£££££££££
Or find a complete Cylinder Head in a breakers yard and swap.
SOURCE: danger of bent valve and difficulty of replacement with broken timing chain
dealing with timing chains its harder then timing belts i mean if you have the right tools it can be done but it can be pretty difficult when dealing with the timing , and the chance of a bent valves it depends if you have a 2.0L DOHC there is definatelly a pretty good chance that u might have valve or piston damage, if you have 2.0 SOHC u wont have damage at all
SOURCE: timing belt broke on 1998 kia sportage, need the correct points
Hi, Just to clarify and clear things up, the motor used in the 1998 to 2002 Kia Sportage is actually the Mazda FE3 engine and it is a NON-INTERFERENCE engine.
For any an all repair information on any Kia vehicle produced you can access the KGIS system (Kia Global Information System), just go to www.kiatechinfo.com and create and account (its completely FREE). After you do this you will have access to all the Kia Shop Manuals, DTC Manuals, Recall information for your vehicle and more.
I just had the same problem with my Sportage and found all the information that I needed through KGIS. Hope this helps and good luck on fixing your Sportage.
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