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Re: Timing Belt / Bent Valves?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 3/31/2011

You did not say make or model.

Same case with the mazda mpv. I think in this case, the owner neglected to change the oil. The sludge and oil slowed the speed of the valves closing. When the belt snapped, it bent three of the six valves. The other thorey is t... Login to read more.