2006-09-24 18:27:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
its a toyota camry
2006-09-24 18:35:33 · update #1
The Toyota Camry did not have an interference fit engine until 2002, at which point the Toyota Camry Engine when to a timing chain.
The engine that is standardly used in the Toyota Camry is the 2.2L I4 (Inline-4 cylinder) and the 3.0L V6.
both of these are not intereference fit engines and though it is still possible to cause damage by not replacing the cam/timing belt and allowing it to snap, you're odds are actually quite good that there is no damage to the valves.
I would definitely recommend attempting to replace the timing belt since the majority of the time you will not have damage with a Toyota. (Most Toyota's sold in the US were/are non-interference fit engines)
You can check out more information from this lists:
http://www.ourautoshop.com/TBeltChart.html
2006-09-24 18:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the motor in your car is what is called an "interference" motor, then yes, the pistons can slam into the valves when the timing belt breaks. It does not matter if the car is moving or not, if the motor is running and the timing belt breaks it can cause severe damage because the valves are timed to be open when the piston is not near top dead center and as the piston travels up in the cylinder they close. If they are not closed in an interference motor the pistons will smash into the valves.
2006-09-25 01:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by pbherbie111 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should not. As a rule of thumb, an interference engine should have timing gears or a chain. Only a non-interference motor should have a belt.
But as with every rule there are exceptions.
If we knew what kinda freaking car you got we might stand a chance of telling you if your car is one of the exceptions or not.
The Camary should be ok. Get a ratchet on the front crank pulley and give it one full turn very slowly. If you feel any solid resistance DONT FORCE IT. You may have a problem. If you get one full turn SLOWLY then slap a belt on it, and C' YA.
If you turn very slowly you will not get resistance from a cylinder with compression.
therefore any resistance would be a valve.
2006-09-25 01:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is very possible that it did damage to the valves, I would suggest getting the belt replaced and get it timed if you are having some running issues, then one of your valves is bent.
I suggest this only so you don't have to tear down the engine right away, no point if it ain't broke if you know what I mean.
2006-09-25 01:30:16 · answer #4 · answered by 510Driver 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could have.
It didn't matter that the car wasn't moving, the engine's parts were. A qualified mechanic can assess if any damage was done.
2006-09-25 01:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by special-chemical-x 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on whether the engine is an "interference" engine or a
"non-interference" engine...
Ask the dealer about it..
2006-09-25 01:35:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Was it runing a the time? what kind of car and yes could.
2006-09-25 01:35:32 · answer #7 · answered by canivieu 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋