Can anyone advise, my girlfriends cambelt snapped while i was driving her Renault Clio today (1998 - 1.2) will this cause engine damage.... ie valves etc? many thanks
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Goldenboy
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I can't be sure, but if you can't find out from Renault, you can try to install a new one and see if it works; if it backfire when you try to start the valves are bent and/or the head is cracked. Most small engines are interference engines, so the odds aren't in your favor. Is there anywhere you can buy a repair manual. In the US Haynes is an aftermarket company that publishes repair manuals based on a complete vechile tear down and re assembly http://www.eautorepair.net/Marketing/Default.asp?gclid=CKL4wI2rwZcCFQhMGgoduHOPSQ
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The engine in the Clio is interference. You most likely bent a few valves. Worst case scenario you'd need new valves, cylinder bore, and new pistons.
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Thank you very much for your answers mink90 & qwerty.... thats what i feared!!
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