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IN WASHINGTON · #1 (**permalink**) 30 Sep 2007, 02:36 pm

my timing belt broke when going 40 miles per hour now what do i do i heard that the motor is now not good is that true and were can i buy a motor?

Sean M · #2 (**permalink**) 30 Sep 2007, 02:39 pm

just because the timing belt broke does not mean the motor is not good. you will most likely have to have a local mechanic check the motor. when a timing belt breaks it can cause the pistons to come up and hit and bend the valves but it dose not always destroy the motor. you will need to do a compression test to see if that is the case or not. if they are bent then you can replace the head/valve train and not the motor.

BluesDriver · #3 (**permalink**) 30 Sep 2007, 02:42 pm

for best result get a new H22A vtec ..but in your case thein/outlet valve's and the rocker arms are totally destroyed.. if you can find just the cyclinder head it would save you some cash..if no heads try to get the valves & rocker arm, top gasket set.. if the pistons crack forget all those and get a new motor.. i dont know your place but in my place u can get a motor at a car compound/scrap yard

u.s.a.fight back,buy american · #4 (**permalink**) 30 Sep 2007, 02:46 pm

get you a good american auto,ford chevy dodge,they are and always will be the best ! for you and america !

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