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If the cam belt snaps, the valves hit the top of the pistons and depending on the revs of the engine it will bend the valve rods or destroy the pistons and the valves. It’s not a good think to happy. Best if you are unsure if it’s not been done get the belt and it’s followers replaced, not just the belt.
My cambelt came loose on my 1999 Jimny a few years ago, so I think you'll most definitely have the G13b engine which is non-interfacing (as mentioned) - no damage in theory. I was on the motorway doing 65 when mine had its issue and it still lives to tell the tale.
You must be lucky. I had a cam belt go just after I started my car. When I took the head off, I found three valve rods bend and one piston head marked but ok to keep. I found a bolt for one of the rollers had come off and got between the belt and the cam, leading to the belt giving out. But as I said if you are unsure if it’s been done or not best to get it done.
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