 Think my timing belt snapped :/ |
 Dec 26, 2010 - 11:58 AM
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If the timing belt snaps in our cars do we have a safety that prevents our valves and stuff from getting screwed up? I was driving home Christmas eve, heard a thud, and my car just stopped going. The car cranks but wont start and listening it seems like nothing in the top part of the motor is moving which makes me think my timing belt broke. I'm hoping the motor is ok and I can just change the belt, but maybe I'll be forced to get a new car sooner then I thought
 Merry Christmas to me
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Jan 3, 2011 - 3:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 22, '07 From Loveland Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Sounds like timing belt. As was stated, it's a non-interference engine which will keep your valves intact. Depending on how much load the engine was under during the break, you should replace your tensioner pulley, and check for damage to other pulleys. Since the distro is directly connected to the cam, it will turn if your cams are turning. Hence why the distro rotation test will tell you if the belt is broken.
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CELL_PROTOTYPE_X Think my timing belt snapped :/ Dec 26, 2010 - 11:58 AM
brk34 Theses engines are noninterference. The valves don... Dec 26, 2010 - 12:24 PM Smaay yes its a non interference engine so you will be f... Dec 26, 2010 - 12:53 PM CELL_PROTOTYPE_X Thanks for the response! Dec 26, 2010 - 1:46 PM HectortheRican Hey man, I'm right there with you. I was comin... Dec 27, 2010 - 2:19 PM stephen_lee Easy way to tell - pull the cap off and note the l... Jan 2, 2011 - 11:27 AM
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