timing belt????????

marksandsparx

are the teeth horozontal the the belt, or vertical.. if you get what i mean.

laila25

i believe vertical. just had another look and it is the fan belt i think. goes round a pump and alternator etc. there is some casing next to it poss hiding the timing belt.

marksandsparx

laila25 wrote: »

i believe vertical. just had another look and it is the fan belt i think. goes round a pump and alternator etc. there is some casing next to it poss hiding the timing belt.

yeah its the alternator belt you are worried about.. if that goes, you'll lose power steering, aircon (if fitted) and charging will fail.

marksandsparx

laila25 wrote: »

i believe vertical. just had another look and it is the fan belt i think. goes round a pump and alternator etc. there is some casing next to it poss hiding the timing belt.

theres a silver metal engine mount that the timing belt runs under.. and the timing belt cover is split into three peices. so without stripping, you shouldnt be able to see it.. unless some one has removed it and not put it back!

laila25

so in reference to an earlier conversation about a full 6 chambers playing russian roulette, have those six full chambers reduced now? is it ok to drive for a day or 2?

marksandsparx

laila25 wrote: »

so in reference to an earlier conversation about a full 6 chambers playing russian roulette, have those six full chambers reduced now? is it ok to drive for a day or 2?

If it was my car then i would, however.. dont be suprised if it fails! its not an expensive job to do.. or have done.. so dont skimp! but like i said, unless it goes whilst you are going around a sharp corner.. then you should be ok

jase1

You should be able to get someone to change the fanbelt where you are quickly and cheaply -- most garages will change this as a freebie during a service if necessary. The part costs about a tenner and if you're mechanically minded just do it yourself -- not massively hard.

jase1

laila25 wrote: »

so in reference to an earlier conversation about a full 6 chambers playing russian roulette, have those six full chambers reduced now? is it ok to drive for a day or 2?

You'll probably get away with it, and it won't ruin your car if it does go -- although it will break down.

marksandsparx

I think you only need a 13mm or 15mm spanner!

laila25

i hope you all share the euromillions this week. massive thanks to you all, you've all put me at ease. thankyou.