Re: Will I bend the valves?

[aventari <aventari@cts.com>]

OR not only if the head has been shaved, but if you have a cam. Probably
not just a cam with a stock head and deck height (unless it's a RADICaL
cam) but a combination of all three.
I know my 8v is an interference engine, with a g-grind, slight decking of
the block and head. so just remember, it's a combination

At 07:58 PM 8/12/99 EDT, you wrote:
>
>On Thu, 12 Aug 1999 09:28:42 -0500 "Aaron Ness" <Aaron@makuta.com>
>writes:
>>I've gotten conflicting information on this subject.  If my timing belt
>>breaks on my 8V engine, will I smash things?  I've heard that the 8V
>engines
>>won't be a problem, but that the 16V will.  I've also heard that either
>>engine will be a problem.  What's the list concensus?
>
>
>Heres the real deal. 
>STOCK 8v motors will not make constact with the pistons if the timming
>belt breaks. (Its a high clearance motor.) All stock 16V motors will
>damage valves if the timming belt breaks and the engine is running. Thats
>just the basics of life on VW motors. 
>HOWEVER!
>If you suspect your head has been rebuilt, chances are good that the head
>was shaved. If the head was shaved enough, the valves WILL make contact
>with the pistons when the belt breaks.
>
>
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