Q: When trying to take camshaft sprocket off timing belt jumped 2 teeth what can I do is there engine damage?

asked by on June 27, 2016

When trying to take camshaft sprocket off timing belt jumped 2 teeth is it possible I have engine damage

My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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