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Originally Posted by AnotherCat
Yes, it is a bit like cam belts in cars, not done the manufacturer's 75,000km but it still turns the shafts so no worries despite it being 15 years old  . |
Depends on engine design. Some engine designs such as the Fiat DOHC engine self destructs if the cam belt breaks as pistons and valves hit. The old Ford Pinto SOHC design, no problem other than the engine stops.