Broken timing belt
Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 28, 2003 at 17:05
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Ray
Hi,
Does anyone know if the RB30 motor will spin freely if the timing belt breaks ie is there enough clearance between the top of the piston and the valves. I know this is the case for some motors but most will hit, though not sure with this motor.
Thanks
Reply By: GoRodeoGo - Tuesday, Jan 28, 2003 at 18:54
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2003 at 18:54
A Standard RB30 will not be damaged if the timing belt breaks. There is sufficient piston to valve clearance. The only exception could be if it has a modified profile on the camshaft with a LOT more valve lift. The only RB30 I've ever seen with bent vavles had an object dropped down the inlet.
Hope this helps
-Stuart
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Follow Up By: Ray - Wednesday, Jan 29, 2003 at 14:19
Wednesday, Jan 29, 2003 at 14:19
Hi Stuart,
It does help, thanks for the info.
Regards
Ray
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