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GreatWhiteEbola · 10-04-2016, 03:56 PM

I broke the timing belt in my Lancer and potentially did damage to the head/valves. In your experience, would pulling the spark plugs and witnessing significant oil accumulation be an indication of valve/ seal damage? I have a cheap USB video bore-scope that will take it's maiden voyage into the head of this car, I don't know what I might see...I am looking for valve impressions on the pistons. Any additional advice in this situation? TIA and it's great to have someone with real training weighing in, THANK YOU!

10-04-2016, 03:56 PM	#75
GreatWhiteEbola First Line Centre Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	I broke the timing belt in my Lancer and potentially did damage to the head/valves. In your experience, would pulling the spark plugs and witnessing significant oil accumulation be an indication of valve/ seal damage? I have a cheap USB video bore-scope that will take it's maiden voyage into the head of this car, I don't know what I might see...I am looking for valve impressions on the pistons. Any additional advice in this situation? TIA and it's great to have someone with real training weighing in, THANK YOU! __________________ Last edited by GreatWhiteEbola; 10-04-2016 at 03:58 PM.