Q: Is it better to replace engine or what is the alternative for bent valves from bronken timing change on an interchangeable engine?

asked by on March 20, 2018

Is it better to replace engine or what is the alternative for bent valves from bronken timing change on an interchangeable engine? Is the only option replacing because that is what a mechanic told me?

My car has 133000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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