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8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $450
- Average Mileage:
- 115,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- new timing belt kit and all valves replaced (1 reports)

engine problem
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Timing belt pully grenaded and caused all 16 valves to make contact with the piston head. Had to buy timing belt kit, 16 valves and a full gasket set.
- Dallas C., Caledon, ON, Canada