what happens when your timing belt goes out or breaks?

Asked by lover6358 Oct 21, 2013 at 07:50 PM about the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Wagon FWD

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My car made a jerk and stop accelerating and now it will not start

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make sure that the shop replaces the timing belt PRIOR to diagnosis, or they will tell you it needs a new engine. A dealer will be a good alternative.

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