Just had a service and MOT...now engine seized!

CoastingHatbox

SergeantBaker said:

CoastingHatbox said:

You may not need a new/replacement engine by the sounds of your last post.

If the cam belt has moved/come unstuck, then you might be lucky and a new cam belt kit (including water pump and tensioners) might resolve the problem.

After that, it might need a new camshaft and followers, if the slipping belt has caused minimal damage.

This is probably best case scenario though.

With an interference engine it's likely they do. 

There's quite a few cases where people with these engines who have suffered a cam belt failure have got away with just new cam and guides. It's possible that lifters/valves need replacing and the cylinder head needs machine work, but it's worth checking how extensive the damage is before getting a replacement / "reconditioned" engine.

Anyway, fingers and everything else crossed.