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tousi · 04-14-2006, 02:52 PM

Today the timing belt in my 92 camry 4cy 5sfe just snapped while i was cruising around 60 mph. What is the worst case scenerio or the least? Bent Valves? Ect..?? Seeing if its worth fixing. lmk

BlackCamSe · 04-14-2006, 02:57 PM

It is a non interference engine so there is most likely no damage. Just pop on a new belt and you should be fine. But there is a chance that if you were at a higher rpm when it snapped that it could have caused some damage but i doubt it. Your engine should be fine.

BlackCamSe · 04-14-2006, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Camralon2343

It is a non interference engine so there is most likely no damage. Just pop on a new belt and you should be fine. But there is a chance that if you were at a higher rpm when it snapped that it could have caused some damage but i doubt it. Your engine should be fine.

also when it snapped did you hear and ping or grind? or did it just stop running. If you herd no ping or anything like that you are fine.

tousi · 04-14-2006, 03:03 PM

ping or grind as in metally like? iif yes, no i didnt hear anything like that,.

AutoBox · 04-14-2006, 03:06 PM

minimal...the 5sfe engine is non-interference, meaning if the timing belt breaks it will not cause any permanant damage, other than leaving you stranded.

If you jumped time and it wasn't that would be a different story. Get it towed to a reputable shop, a mechanic who is specialized with toyotas, or a toyota dealership.