timing belt

[ClintCart]

All this talk about when to replace the belt eventually leads to the question: What happens in the case of it breaking? Or, more specifically, is this an interference engine?

I've shredded a timing belt on a metro and luckily it was a SOHC non-interference engine, but what about the Aveo? Do the valves cross paths?

Valves and pistons would go smashy smashy, then you swear like a sailor.

[aveodude]

What he said.
Even tho the valves cross paths, when the timing belt shreds, the stops both intake and exhaust valves from moving so they wouldn't hit. It is the piston slapping them that you are worried about. New valves, pistons, rings, headgasket, and head studs is what WILL need to be replaced. You also run the chance of messing up the head, valve seals, valvetrain, new Cat due to pieces of valves, or even a new block.

[NYChevoo]

ok, so i'm finally getting my aveo in for the timing belt at 87,125 miles and my dealership said this. new belt, water pump, tenstioner and i guess thats the replacement kit they were talking about, $695.00 which is parts and labor tax included.

[aveodude]

That isnt really that bad. Changing out the water pump is a good idea since you will be in there anyways. It does not hurt to ask about an oil pump as well.

[07_aveo]

I think an oil pump would be kinda overkill.

[aveodude]

Changing it while you are in there is not such a bad idea because if it does go bad, you have to remove the timing belt again to get there. The labor on an oil pump change will end up costing ~$300-$400

[07_aveo]

I guess it's up to the individual. Being a lifetime part, I personally wouldn't change it.

[Aveo_Tuner]

All this talk about when to replace the belt eventually leads to the question: What happens in the case of it breaking? Or, more specifically, is this an interference engine?

I've shredded a timing belt on a metro and luckily it was a SOHC non-interference engine, but what about the Aveo? Do the valves cross paths?

yet another friendly reminder to read the posts before you ask a question for the 10 millionth time

[NYChevoo]

All this talk about when to replace the belt eventually leads to the question: What happens in the case of it breaking? Or, more specifically, is this an interference engine?
I've shredded a timing belt on a metro and luckily it was a SOHC non-interference engine, but what about the Aveo? Do the valves cross paths?

yet another friendly reminder to read the posts before you ask a question for the 10 millionth time

aveo_tuner, we all know we get ugly things like valve bendage and head problems with a broken timing belt. for an interference motor its like getting the itchies with measles. it just goes without saying.

[Aveo_Tuner]

All this talk about when to replace the belt eventually leads to the question: What happens in the case of it breaking? Or, more specifically, is this an interference engine?
I've shredded a timing belt on a metro and luckily it was a SOHC non-interference engine, but what about the Aveo? Do the valves cross paths?

yet another friendly reminder to read the posts before you ask a question for the 10 millionth time

aveo_tuner, we all know we get ugly things like valve bendage and head problems with a broken timing belt. for an interference motor its like getting the itchies with measles. it just goes without saying.

yes we are all aware but the forum is here so people can search and find out what they need to know instead of just ask a question that everyone else has already ast thats why it is called a "SEARCH ENGINE"