Hi...can a Chevrolet Optra 1.6 2005 model bend the valves when the timing belt breaks.

Marvin

• 85242 Answers
• Posted on Mar 20, 2009

SOURCE: interference engine

all of the engines used in the hyundai's are interference engine's, that does not mean for sure u have bent valves but the chances are u did. source of info Gates timing belt Catalog.

Mike Butler

• 6674 Answers
• Posted on Apr 07, 2009

SOURCE: 1996 plymouth voyager timing belt broke

They are an interference engine, but you may have dodged a bullet. Once new belt is on, you may want to check, before going too much further.

Mike Butler

• 6674 Answers
• Posted on Jul 13, 2009

SOURCE: 1994 1.9 the timing belt broke.did it bend the valves.

For what it's worth, my info tells me it's a non-interference engine, so your o.k. but I will double check that & get back to you.

SOURCE: if the timing belt breaks does this shear or bend the valves on a

All Daewoo Engines are interference fit Engines. Which means that if the timing belt rips while the engine is running the pistons will hit and bend the valves and you will have to get new valves and possibly a new cylinder head. Worst case scenario you will also have to get a new engine block if for some reason chunks or pieces of valve, piston or cylinder head damaged the cylinder bore and cracked the block while things were moving around. Daewoo Timing belts are recommended to be replaced at 60,000 miles but it is best to replace them before 60k as some people have had their timing belts break on them as soon as 61,000 miles.

Sean Piquet

• 1867 Answers
• Posted on Dec 02, 2009

SOURCE: ford escort 1998 timing belt break bend a bunch of

I agree with hotchevy.

This is catastrophic for the engine and there will be damage beyond the inevitable bent valves. This is the cost of poor preventative maintenance.
Rebuilding the engine will be expensive as will installing a replacement unit. Get some quotes but I suggest it's probably not worth it given the market value of the vehicle.