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The cam belt will synchronis the engine mechanical systems, valves and pistons.

At best a defective cam belt will cause the engine to stop without warning. Depending on engine design the failure may result in total engine destruction.

The cam belt is responsible for the timing, opening and closing of the engine valves. The valves are responsible for allowing air into and exhaust gases out of the engine. If the cam belt fails (snaps) some of the valves will be left in an open position, which the piston normally occupies at the top of its travel. With the valve and piston trying to occupy the same engine space at the same time disaster is inevitable.

Generally the higher the state of engine tune (more power from a smaller engine) the more damage is produced by cam belt failure. Modern engines are more likely to suffer serious damage than early designs.

If you do not know the vehicle history, replace the cam belt. Failure of this belt could cost you your engine!

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