Fiat Punto cambelt snapped

Car: Fiat Punto
Variant: 1.2 16v sporting
Model Year: 1998
Categories: Gearbox & Clutch
the cambelt snapped whilst the car was running will this damage anything on this model with it being a 16v and not an 8v ??? i know that this is not a problem on a 1.2 8v engine but not sure if the valve clearance is the same. any knowledge would be appreciated. thanks
Posted: Dec 12, 2010 (13 years ago)
Yes this is an interferance engine and valve damage will have occured, sorry.
Posted Dec 13, 2010 (13 years ago)

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