1998 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
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If the timing belt broke on a 1800 Fox will the pistons bend the valves
Jan 10, 2013 at 12:51 PM
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very likely it will. just get the belt set and do a compression test to verify

Roy
Jan 10, 2013 at 12:52 PM
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If it is a 1.8L 2 valve like we have here in North America, then it should not bend valves.

What is the engine code, so I can look up the information.

Thomas
Jan 11, 2013 at 7:21 PM
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