cam belt gone - sequel

Oct 21st, 2004, 18:21

Hello and thanks for help so far. It turned out that the water pump was the problem - that caused the cam belt to go lots of damage to engine 800.00 pounds worth. The garage where I bought it are not co-operating even though it was under warranty when it happened. I'm nervous of taking them to court - can anyone offer any advice?

thanks again
Cathy

cootuk · Oct 21st, 2004, 20:46

What does the warranty say?
Is it the garages own warranty or a third party?
For £880 then small claims court is fairly easy and not too stressful.
AFAIK the water pump is an item that doesn't even feature on the service schedule.

Oct 21st, 2004, 22:30

It's the garage's own warranty - small print doesn't say water pump not covered. It lists thing s that aren't covered, but nothing that I've had to have repaired except for the cam belt.

cootuk · Oct 22nd, 2004, 11:38

Can you scan the document and post it as a link?

monsterdark · Oct 22nd, 2004, 16:08

Still should be fit for purpose, tell them your seeking advice about taking then to court see if that rattles there cage, how long have you had it??

sholtby · Oct 22nd, 2004, 21:12

I've just ordered a new water pump for my car. Its done over 120k on the original pump and I've heard too many times that when they fail thay snap the cambelt. It was £46 +vat+postage from Nordic.

Simon

steventoon · Oct 23rd, 2004, 11:01

When I had my rear crank shaft oil seal done, I changed the water pump, timing belt, tensioner pulleys and clutch to save any large future expense.

Oct 21st, 2004, 18:21	#1
cathy Guest Location:	cam belt gone - sequel Hello and thanks for help so far. It turned out that the water pump was the problem - that caused the cam belt to go lots of damage to engine 800.00 pounds worth. The garage where I bought it are not co-operating even though it was under warranty when it happened. I'm nervous of taking them to court - can anyone offer any advice? thanks again Cathy

Oct 21st, 2004, 20:46	#2
cootuk Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2013 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: bradford	RE: cam belt gone - sequel What does the warranty say? Is it the garages own warranty or a third party? For £880 then small claims court is fairly easy and not too stressful. AFAIK the water pump is an item that doesn't even feature on the service schedule.

Oct 21st, 2004, 22:30	#3
cathy Guest Location:	RE: cam belt gone - sequel It's the garage's own warranty - small print doesn't say water pump not covered. It lists thing s that aren't covered, but nothing that I've had to have repaired except for the cam belt.

Oct 22nd, 2004, 11:38	#4
cootuk Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2013 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: bradford	RE: cam belt gone - sequel Can you scan the document and post it as a link?

Oct 22nd, 2004, 16:08	#5
monsterdark Junior Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2007 09:17 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location:	RE: cam belt gone - sequel Still should be fit for purpose, tell them your seeking advice about taking then to court see if that rattles there cage, how long have you had it??

Oct 22nd, 2004, 21:12	#6
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: cam belt gone - sequel I've just ordered a new water pump for my car. Its done over 120k on the original pump and I've heard too many times that when they fail thay snap the cambelt. It was £46 +vat+postage from Nordic. Simon

Oct 23rd, 2004, 11:01	#7
steventoon Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2019 18:28 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Exeter	RE: cam belt gone - sequel When I had my rear crank shaft oil seal done, I changed the water pump, timing belt, tensioner pulleys and clutch to save any large future expense.

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