Last night my Contour's timing belt went out. The mechanic who looked at it says it needs replacement - which I can believe at 117K miles. However, the belt went out on me while the car was moving (at start-up speed). He's not an engine guy, but he said he thinks there is a high likelihood of bent valves, this being an OHC engine.
I've had that happen on a vintage car before, but not on a modern one. Does anyone here know if this kind of damage is a possibility on this engine? I'd really like to know that before accepting some engine shop's word for it. Thanks.
