Will my Astra's engine be damaged?
Opel Astral 1.8 Ecotech , Astra G snapped the timing belt while driving this morning . Are the valves affected
11-Oct-2018
Hi Obey,
In that car's engine, yes, there would usually be damage if the timing belt snaps, but these things are never certain. Best thing to do is run a compression check or use a scope to look for damage before removing the cylinder head.
Shane O' Donoghue - 11-Oct-2018