Always the broken timing belt blend the valves?

Asked by Guru9CTXVB Jul 18, 2021 at 11:13 PM about the 2012 Acura TL FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My Acura TL 2012 3.5L Broke the timing belt. The valves they bend? Or not
necessarily?

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beatupchevy answered 3 years ago

you could turn it by hand and do compression tests . Find out if it's an interference motor .

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F_O_R answered 3 years ago

You would have to install a new belt to do a compression test. A bore scope might show bent valves.

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