Anyone know for 1.8 turbo OHC 1990 EA82 motor if the valves will be damaged by a broken timing belt?

Lefty loosey, righty tighty.

I've never heard of anybody complaining about bent/broken valves from EA82 timing belts breaking. I think they are non-interference engines.

 

 

Bill

right, just replace the belts and your good to go. Both belts must be replaced and it is a good idea to replace the cam seals, front crank seal, oil pump seals or oil pump, and water pump. Check your tensioners and idlers.

EA82 is non interference. No valve problems as a result of broken timing belts.

Didn't on my 89 Loyale. Just got it fixed, after spending the winter under a snowbank, and my 16 yo daughter's driving it.

A very small few have but not many. Probably something like 0.005%

no

 

if the left breaks, it won't run, drives dist

if right breaks, it will still run

change them after they break even on the side of the road