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My facelift - cambelt failure
« on: 14 November 2007, 19:39:52 »
Unfortunately I'm not joking.   :'(

As I was pulling onto the drive tonight, I heard a funny noise.

Thinking it was my aux belt tensioner, I opened the window to listen more as I went along, and I then heard an absolutely horrific metallic noise from the engine, followed by it promtly dying, and then refusing to turn over (or do anything). There was no other noise around, so I heard it clearly, and it was seriously not good.

It died probably around 3k revs (uphill drive) so if this is the case, it won't be pretty.

Such a nice car too, and such a bad time. I have reciepts for the belt kit being done, and it had easily 10,000 miles to go.

I'm convinced it's cambelt failure. I'll investigate more, when I eventually get a day off. Until then - no wheels for James.

Words cannot describe how upset I am right now  :'(
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #1 on: 14 November 2007, 19:41:34 »
How on earth did that happen....who is it reciepted too work wise ( company)  as there may be comeback

Im gutted for you mate after all the effort and meticilous proactive work you have completed...
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #2 on: 14 November 2007, 19:42:32 »
No way.
Absolutely gutted for you
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #3 on: 14 November 2007, 19:43:53 »
and not that its any consolation but if anyone can rebuild it you can   :y
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #4 on: 14 November 2007, 19:44:45 »
Bummer dude. Hope it's something simple.
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #5 on: 14 November 2007, 19:44:54 »
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and not that its any consolation but if anyone can rebuild it you can   :y

And I believe you have a 3.0 donor vehicle available?
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #6 on: 14 November 2007, 19:51:02 »
Sorry to hear James  :( Hope it isnt cambelt failure......it could be summat on the aux belt siezed  :-/

But i carnt believe you tried to start it again after the noise you describe and it stalling  :o
I know its tempting but its a BIG no no......if it was cambelt ( hopefully not tho) you could have done more damage than already done.
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #7 on: 14 November 2007, 19:51:06 »
Shit James, gutted for you mate.

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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #8 on: 14 November 2007, 19:53:44 »
Hope it is not too serious!

You are not having too good a run lately  :(
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #9 on: 14 November 2007, 19:54:14 »
Oh bugger - I hope it isn't terminal

Don't you have a 3.0 you could drop in?
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #10 on: 14 November 2007, 19:56:53 »
James, James, James,

I cant believe this has happened to you of all people.

I'm truly sorry to reed this.

Dont worry about Monday.

My Heart goes out to you.  
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #11 on: 14 November 2007, 19:58:47 »
Hope its not too serious James....fingers crossed :-/
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #12 on: 14 November 2007, 19:59:17 »
Sorry to hear this mate....  :(
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #13 on: 14 November 2007, 20:00:07 »
bugger  :'(

Still, I'll give you £50 for it - thats what mates are for :P
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Re: My facelift - cambelt failure
« Reply #14 on: 14 November 2007, 20:02:17 »
What a sickener, hope its not as bad as you think.
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