Timing Belt Broke?

1985 TOYOTA TERCEL
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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SUE BAILLIE
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the timing belt on our 1985 Toyota Tercel wagon broke while we were barely moving. Do we need new valves and to have the head resurfaced?
Feb 1, 2011 at 2:16 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Motor is non interference Which means valves don’t hit the pistons when bet breaks.. As to the resurfacing, it is just a very good practice to have the head rebuilt when it comes off and resurfacing is one aspect of the job.
Feb 1, 2011 at 3:05 AM
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MTF
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Some expert lol. Motor is NON INTERFERENCE! Which means valves don’t hit the pistons when bet breaks.
May 31, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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