timing belt broke 1988 volvo 740gle

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03-06-2006, 08:42 PM

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timing belt broke 1988 volvo 740gle

Hi - timing belt broke and mechanic told me it could have damaged the engine,is this true? He said pistons could have broken???

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03-06-2006, 09:53 PM

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RE: timing belt broke 1988 volvo 740gle

No install a new belt and turn key to start and go!!!

It doesn't bend Valves. Unless you were doing about 120 MPH when it broke.

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