Timing belt a tooth off ?

[Duncan Thomson]

Cat ^. .^ ~ wrote:

>Would dirving my car with the timing belt one tooth off damage anything?
>  
>

No, should be just fine. The 5 cyl turbos are non-interference, so no 
valve clash possible. Even on an interference engine, one tooth off is 
unlikely to bend valves. There's a chance of detonation from altering 
the timing, but won't be an issue unless you're running higher than 
stock boost.

Duncan

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