FIAT Doblo (2001 - ) - 01 1.9d Snapped Timing belt - what's the damage ?

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Sat 2 Feb 2008 21:33
01 1.9d Snapped Timing belt - what's the damage ? - jamesy07
I have a 01/ 51 plate fiat doblo which snapped the timing belt at around 25/30mph, how much damage is likely to be done, it has 103,000 on the clock is it worth fixing by the way it is a 1.9d, thing is should it have gone so early as i had new timing gear and belt fitted at 87,000

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Sat 5 Apr 2008 18:53
01 1.9d Snapped Timing belt - what's the damage ? - kinstray
If the timing belt snapped at motorway speeds then the valves will have been bent. There is a fair chance of damage to the cylinder head, pistons and bores too, though it would be difficult to assess the exact damage without first removing the cylinder head. Some people on these forums say you are looking at £250 minimum.
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Sat 12 Apr 2008 19:09
01 1.9d Snapped Timing belt - what's the damage ? - DL
If the timing belt has snapped, regardless of engine or road speed, there will be serious damage to the valves and pistons if you are really unlucky......

For the belt to fail so soon, something is amiss with the belt or one of the components running off it.

Please keep us posted on your progress.
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