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Mitsubishi Diamante Timing Belt Breaks

Q. Hi Vince. Can you please tell me if the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante 3.5 liter V-6 engine would be damaged if the timing belt breaks? I just had a hand operation and can't do the job for a while.

Thanks very much,
Don

Mitsubishi Diamante Timing Belt Breaks

A. The Mitsubishi 3.5 liter V-6 engine ia an "interference" engine which means if the timing belt breaks, there will be internal engine damage, primarily bent valves.

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