Entity Zoran Mladen spoke thus: > Yes, the diesel is an interference engine. In the belt breaks, the pistons > will hit the valves. In our experience, this bends the valves, but does not > damage the head. > I have seen an engine mangled when the belt shredded at hiway speed. There were no salvageable parts. Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com |
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