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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM  The belt that is worn out or damaged is the timing belt that is "enclosed inside the timing case"
Just wondering how this can break. Even if this happens will the valves bend? Do i have to get my head work done at the lathe? |
The Timing Belt to the best of my knowledge cannot be damaged by rats unless they've found a way of entering the engine which is highly unlikely. It's more or less due to ear & tear/age. Rubber disintegrates over time, it's a natural phenomenon.
As for the belt, yes it can break if not changed on time or because of a pre mature failure. The Timing Belt on my car broke while I was driving on a highway a few months back but there was no damage to the head/valves. It has something to do with whether your car's engine is an "interference" or a "Non-Interference" type. Search around on the forum, the details are there.