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my 1999 vs lexus broke a timig belt today,,,,i was going about 10 mph at the time
i have researched the answer below as far as damage done to the engine,
im scared to death on the amount this may cost. the engine shut down right away.
i costed to a stop but tried to start it twice, thinking it may have stalled. dummy me.
i have it towed to the mechanic, he cant look at it till monday.....is the answer below true ?

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Your 99 ES has a 3.0L vvt-i engine, I have been dealing with this motor on both Lexus and Toyota and have never had one damage when the belt breaks. As far as forums go- take comments with a grain of salt, these are enthusiests usually and have no documentation to support their claims/ideas

Submitted: 98 days and 20 hours ago.
Category: Lexus
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This engine will not bend valves if the Timing belt breaks. I have done tons of them. If the engine is over rev'd and the belt breaks and there is valve float due to high rpm's and there is carbon deposits on the pistons and valves then maybe but the odds are in your corner that you will be fine. :)

 

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98 days and 20 hours ago.

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im sorry,,,,,the question shows vs300,,,,,,its a es300
same answer ?

Posted by skyvisions 98 days and 20 hours ago.

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Yes the answer is the same I assumed it was ES 300 this is the 3 L V-6 engine I was referring to your good to go. :)

 

Skyvisions

98 days and 19 hours ago.

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thanks again....maybe tonight i can sleep

Posted by skyvisions 98 days and 19 hours ago.

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You're welcome if you need anything else after Monday or need a second opinion on what they say shoot me a reply. Good evening.

 

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