1998 Hyundai Sonata timing belt broke!!

1998 HYUNDAI SONATA
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COURTNEY13
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I found out my timing belt broke. With an interference engine like mine that could cause a lot of damage. But I was driving under 30 mph and it just went dead like I just turned the engine off. Does that mean I can just change the timing belt and there isn't any more damage? And how much should it cost on just the labor alone if it's the belt change?
May 7, 2009 at 9:00 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
May 7, 2009 at 9:05 PM