I understand bent valves and broken pistons are a possibility, I would
appreciate anyone's past experience and opinion on this issue. I
guess a compression test and leakdown is impossible with a broken
timing belt, unless the mechanic hand cranked the camshaft and the
crank shaft seperately.
A tear down will tell the truth.
thanx in advance
Frank
Take this chart with a grain of salt. Sometimes a non-interference
engine will have interference.
(Carbon buildup, worn parts, etc.)
http://www.gates.com/part_locator/index.cfm?location_id=3598&go=Interference
How many miles on the belt when it broke (surely, no one would expect
it NOT to break at 102,000 miles, so assuming it had been
servived.....in the past I had mine changed at 60,000. but now only buy
cars with chains)
I have changed the belt on my 71 Pinto four times. It has nearly 300K on
the odometer
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Turns out one of the belt idler bolts failed causing the belt to fall
off. The part that upset me, is I asked the mechanic to check the
belt first, before he disassembled the engine. He began a tear down
fist, although I admit that taking the exhaust manifold and intake may
be part of the belft checking process.
He said the 2.0 liter DOHC cam engines are on the list of those who
have valve/piston interference. Oh well, will knnow in the next day
or so.
I have used the same mechanic for 10 years and does a good job, so, I
guess will see.
Thanx for all of the advice.
Frank
On Jul 29, 5:20 pm, Frank from Deeeetroit <dadurwe...@voyager.net>
wrote:
According to the Gates website, the DOHC engine is NOT an interference
engine.
Are you sure of the engine in the vehicle?
Are you sure of your mechanic?
Yes, I do trust this mechanic, but this web-site says this is an
interference engine; http://www.aa1car.com/library/2004/us70444.htm
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>Yes, I do trust this mechanic, but this web-site says this is an
>interference engine; http://www.aa1car.com/library/2004/us70444.htm
Assuming it is, indeed, a dreaded "interference" motor, might it be possible
to :
1.) remove cam cover.
2.) rotate cam until valves on cyl 1 are both closed.
3.) rotate crank to TDC for compression and leak down test on cyl 1.
4.) repeat 1.) - 3.) for cyl's 2-4.
????
P
"Law Without Equity Is No Law At All. It Is A Form Of Jungle Rule."
I ***On Jul 31, 8:37 pm, Frank from Deeeetroit
The engine is a DOHC, I believe it is a 2.o liter for model year 2002.
Should have the car back tomorrow or Tuesday. I will post the results
of the repairs.
Thanx to all for your research and replies. I will hoist a really
cold bottle of beer, later this afternoon, in thanx to all who
replied.
Cheers
Frank
Frank