Timing belt gone!

jonny57 · Mar 1st, 2011, 19:51

The timing belt has gone on my 1.8 V40 P reg.I hit the clutch as I felt the engine pull up.Will the piston crowns and valves have made contact?Do I repair or do I flog it for spares or repair?1996 V40 1.8 (not gdi),good tyres etc 134k.

tt82 · Mar 1st, 2011, 20:45

2 words - Schrödinger's cat

jonny57 · Mar 1st, 2011, 20:52

Hahaha,very good!

244T · Mar 1st, 2011, 20:56

Well no easy answer but I would first put a belt back on and see if it will turn over by hand, if it will then your lucky (maybe)

Next its off with the head and see what your up against in the true light of day, decide then what you wish to do, often I think the devel you know is worth sticking with ?

I have just been through this with an "s" Reg s40 diesel, not worth around of drinks but it.s been in the family since new and all in all a good car so hopefully my work on it will pay off

Biotoxic · Mar 1st, 2011, 21:02

well If you have nothing to do for few hours, then remove the cylinder head and take a look

georgehifi · Mar 1st, 2011, 21:48

You could look down the spark plug holes, and with the aid of torch with the long flex tip, inspect the crowns of the pistons (all 4) for intent marks from the valves.

Chers George

tt82 · Mar 1st, 2011, 21:53

I imagine that piston and valves probably met. Putting the clutch in wouldnt have stopped the engine turning over as it would still be idleing at 700rpm, unless you switched it off very quickly. The only way you'll know for sure though is to look.

v8 rick · Mar 1st, 2011, 22:03

the simple answer is just 1 word ........................yes .

rick.

Volvon · Mar 1st, 2011, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny57

The timing belt has gone on my 1.8 V40 P reg.I hit the clutch as I felt the engine pull up.Will the piston crowns and valves have made contact?Do I repair or do I flog it for spares or repair?1996 V40 1.8 (not gdi),good tyres etc 134k.

134k on the original belt? Impressive.

RCSH · Mar 2nd, 2011, 00:03

Not that impressive, it's now donald ducked.

Rob.

Mar 1st, 2011, 19:51	#1
jonny57 Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2011 13:25 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dundee	Timing belt gone! The timing belt has gone on my 1.8 V40 P reg.I hit the clutch as I felt the engine pull up.Will the piston crowns and valves have made contact?Do I repair or do I flog it for spares or repair?1996 V40 1.8 (not gdi),good tyres etc 134k.

Mar 1st, 2011, 20:45	#2
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: May 26th, 2024 06:36 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	2 words - Schrödinger's cat __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

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244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	??? Well no easy answer but I would first put a belt back on and see if it will turn over by hand, if it will then your lucky (maybe) Next its off with the head and see what your up against in the true light of day, decide then what you wish to do, often I think the devel you know is worth sticking with ? I have just been through this with an "s" Reg s40 diesel, not worth around of drinks but it.s been in the family since new and all in all a good car so hopefully my work on it will pay off __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

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georgehifi Junior Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2022 00:53 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manly	You could look down the spark plug holes, and with the aid of torch with the long flex tip, inspect the crowns of the pistons (all 4) for intent marks from the valves. Chers George __________________ I have to go now, I think I hear my mother calling me! Avatar : Mick Doohan power sliding at 160kph with opposite lock. Poetry in motion!

Mar 1st, 2011, 21:53	#7
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: May 26th, 2024 06:36 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	I imagine that piston and valves probably met. Putting the clutch in wouldnt have stopped the engine turning over as it would still be idleing at 700rpm, unless you switched it off very quickly. The only way you'll know for sure though is to look. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Mar 1st, 2011, 20:52	#3
jonny57 Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2011 13:25 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dundee	Hahaha,very good!

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Biotoxic Master Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2018 08:33 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Craigavon area	well If you have nothing to do for few hours, then remove the cylinder head and take a look

Mar 1st, 2011, 22:03	#8
v8 rick Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2016 15:20 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: bolton	the simple answer is just 1 word ........................yes . rick.

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RCSH G-BOAF Last Online: Feb 11th, 2015 16:46 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tamworth	Not that impressive, it's now donald ducked. Rob.

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