si325i

my M8's cam belt snaped 1/2 a second after starting. M reg. does any one know the damage? Cheers..

Brun

I give up, how much

Brun

If it was only at tick over there may be a chance he has been lucky and there may be no damage at all. Don't quote me on this though.

IWatkins

M Reg ? ST20x model ?

IIRC it is a non-interference engine so unlikely to have damaged valves, but don't hold me to that.

Cheers

Ian

dhorwich

Is it high mileage...?? they are supposed to be non-interferance, but carbon build up on the pistons and valves can result in contact...!!

Dan

si325i

80K?? 1996 2L GT.
cheers..i past this on.

cletterridge

Both the 4-AGE and 3-SGE Toyota twin cam engines are non-interference. Stick on a new cambelt, set the timing right and away you go - no damage.

CelicaStreaker

Thanks for all this you lot.....

Yes, It's my cam-belt were talking about and I'm much happier now.

Bonus is that the belt was changed by the local Toyota dealer on the 5th March last year so fingers crossed I won't have to lift a finger.

I called the dealer and told them what I think has happened, the woman asked me if I could bring the car in....HA...and how??? I had to tell the 'woman'... that cars with snapped cambelts don't drive too well!!

I said that after I had taken the cam cover off and confirmed 100% it was the belt then she could come and get it with a recovery wagon....Oh and bring me a courtesy car... I'll let you know tomorrow if I get one!!.

Thanks again

BJA

si325i

all right m8. nice to see you have joined!!
why not get a BM next time save the belt from snapping. don't think they have one!


[Edited by si325i - 2/24/2003 8:03:19 PM]

CelicaStreaker

Or maybe not...

Stick to the Sillycar for now.... I can still claim advantage for those 4 days a year when it snows, noticed that it stayed at home on those days....


RARARRA I'm not listening RARARARA

I notice that you don't have any of those special points that policemen give out to show how good your driving is...ha!!! I've got three!! That was the best story ever!!

BJA

si325i

yes three of them for me too. i thought the came as standard now??
how many you got had? the last three i got make it 30 in total over the years. £££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ paid out

CelicaStreaker

I didnt think you had any??? when were they from??

From the speedy incident down brunswick st??

As for the other 27. we won't go into those.

BJA