Sorry I accidently hit the enter button before and it posted something else
Sorry guys!!

I have a da with a b16. I think the timing belt broke on me...the car shut off and won't turn on...I'm gonna make sure today when I get home, but my question is...
Is it true that if your timing belt breaks it can mess up the valves, therefore messing up your whole head?

 

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-- Kevin

Edit*Ok well seems you changed around your post so now it makes more sense (more info), as mine doesn't any longer.


Modified by b62pteg#2 at 7:38 PM 4/16/2006

 

The answer is yes it's possible.

I highly suggest NOT trying to start your car. Take everything off you have to to check on your belt.

If you don't know what you're doing... tow it to a shop.
-Rik

 

To keep the answer simple and just to answer the OP's question....

Snapping a timing belt can POTENTIALLY cause very serious problems. "Messing up your valves or your whole head" is one of them.

A very easy way to check for a snapped timing belt is to just remove the valve cover and look.

 

Thanks guys