My 2007 Hyundai accent two door hatchback broke down, luckily I was in a residential area doing only about 35 miles an hour with my dog. turns out the timing belt broke but I don’t know if the engine is ruined. I was informed that if the valve is no good it’s time to look for another car. Even if it…

Since it is an interference engine, likely there is damage to both the valves and pistons. You will probably need a replacement engine. Chances are, even with a used motor, the motor and labor cost will exceed the value of your vehicle.

A 13 year old bottom of the line Hyundai is a disposable car, time to dispose of it.

Odds are the basic engine itself is fine. The damage would be in the cylinder head only in most all cases. The cheapest way out is with another head and file any burrs off of any nicks in the piston tops. You would have to price this job around to see if it’s actually worth doing. If the car has a…

[image] lion9car: How old was the timing belt? I’d guess it was 13 years old.

I believe the timing belt is 13 years old, same age as the car. It’s my fault for not getting it switched out.

Would any harm be done to put on a new belt, make sure everything is lined up and in synch, and try starting the engine? What are the chances it’ll run OK? And if OK, go ahead and put in a new water pump, maybe seals, maybe accessories drivebelt(s)?

Timing chain broke in an interference engine of my daughters, have a mechanic who works on the side, $1200. Ran fine for a couple of years until we traded it in.

2007 Hyundai Accent - Timing belt broken

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Mustangman April 28, 2020, 7:42pm 6

I’d guess it was 13 years old.

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2007 Hyundai Accent - Timing belt broken

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