Technical fiat palio luxury 16 valve 1997

[dhorne]

Hi All
I have a 97 fiat palio luxury with the 16valve dual overhead cam engine , well the timing belt broke today , the car just spins over , when the belt breaks on the fly will it do other damage to valves and such?? , does anyone have any detailed instructions on timing it after I cange the belt and tensioner..anyhelp would be apprieciated
thanks in advance
Darren
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[Peter Pick-Up]

The valves are bent, 99,9% sure.
You probably need a new cil. head.
And remember , the belt has to be changed every three years or 37500mls, whatever comes first, failing to do so, and you will end with a broken belt and lots of expenses....

 

[dhorne]

The valves are bent, 99,9% sure.
You probably need a new cil. head.
And remember , the belt has to be changed every three years or 37500mls, whatever comes first, failing to do so, and you will end with a broken belt and lots of expenses....

Thanks Peter
I changed the belt last year and it has only gone 20,000 klm , the belt didn't break it slipped off so i suspect a tensioner piled up , I took everything off and brought a mechanic over that has worked on one of these and he says the valves are not bent , said i was extremely lucky , I will wait to celebrate this mere luck after it is started , I couldn't believe it , i had it changed at the fiat dealership and they put a skinny belt on , seems to me it is half the width of the new one that i bought...I am taking it to the dealer tomorrow to see what they have to say ............

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

OK, you said the belt broke in your first post....!

Anyway, I'm curious what your Fiat dealer has to say about it...!
In what country do you live btw?

 

[dhorne]

OK, you said the belt broke in your first post....!

Anyway, I'm curious what your Fiat dealer has to say about it...!
In what country do you live btw?

Peter
I live in Venezuela and i didn't even go to the dealer , I knew the outcome , I just learned my lesson on them , here in Venezuela there is not too many good mechanics at all , I am taking it to a shop that uses these cars for racing , he is very good and I will let you know the outcome.
thanks for your support
regards
Darren