cam belt broke

skintas_2

just as your trying to save some money something alwys goes wrong, friday ntie it was my cam , belt, i need this sorted to get to work, everyone please keep your fingers crossed for me isnt hasnt damaged the engine, thanx skintas x

big_gay_kirk

good luck.. happened to my cortina.. towed it home, put on a new belt.. absolutely fine.. but then Pintos are almost indestructible.. they don't build em like that anymore...

Thunderbird_2

Duplicate post!

Thunderbird_2

Hi

Some engines will survive the cam belt being snapped (non-interference type), some don't (Interference type). If the latter is yours, then, depending on the amount of damage to the valves, or the value of the car, it can mean either a 2nd hand engine or, sadly, the scrap yard time.

Good luck

leviathan

As per Thunderbird.
What car is it?

Used to buy some cars off ebay with snapped belts, turn up with the belt, change it and drive it away

iluvmylexus

big_gay_kirk wrote: »

good luck.. happened to my cortina.. towed it home, put on a new belt.. absolutely fine.. but then Pintos are almost indestructible.. they don't build em like that anymore...

only the 2 litres, taller block

big_gay_kirk

iluvmylexus wrote: »

only the 2 litres, taller block

and 2 litres is enough for any man!!

leviathan

big_gay_kirk wrote: »

and 2 litres is enough for any man!!

Size isn't everything. Suck and blow is more fun

big_gay_kirk

leviathan wrote: »

Size isn't everything. Suck and blow is more fun

why choose between quantity and quality.. with the mine you get both!!