valves broke off stuck in piston, they were lodged in the metal of the piston, what causes this

Asked by Hali Jun 30, 2016 at 12:22 AM about the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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an "interference engine" is one where the valves will contact the pistons if the timing is off. Usually a broken or jumped timing belt/chain is the main cause for that. You may have also lost a rocker arm.

157,115

Broken valve spring, broken valve keeper, broken timing belt or chain, engine overspeed are a few of the causes.

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