Timing belt went at 120 KM/H
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Timing belt went at 120 KM/H
My car died on the 401 last Friday...I managed to pull over to the shoulder in the express - thank God before the construction area after yonge where there is no shoulder. I had it towed to a mechanic I trust and the next day he confirmed the timing belt went, but didn't have time to assess the engine damage. What are the odds that the damage is serious? I understand pistons and other engine components could be damaged. Has anyone ever experienced this in an integra? Its a 94...I should have done the timing belt a year or two ago but I guess I decided to ride this car into the ground...
I'm just looking for opinions here...is it repairable, what would an engine rebuild cost? The body is in bad shape (rust, bumper hanging off, cracked windshield)...do you think I could sell it for parts - I don't want to have the shell sitting on my driveway while I sell parts - what would be a reasonable price to sell it for parts as is?
Thanks,
Varrus
I'm just looking for opinions here...is it repairable, what would an engine rebuild cost? The body is in bad shape (rust, bumper hanging off, cracked windshield)...do you think I could sell it for parts - I don't want to have the shell sitting on my driveway while I sell parts - what would be a reasonable price to sell it for parts as is?
Thanks,
Varrus
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Well first you need to find out if anything is damaged, and hopefully there is none, and you got lucky. If you did bend something it would most likely be a valve. Timing belts will last longer then when they say to change them, just all debends on how you drive the car, if your nice on it, it will last longer, but if you hard on it most of the time, you should change it sooner, it's pretty much the same for brakes. If you have no damage, you will most likely be looking about $300-$400 to get the timing belt changed, but that should include parts and labor.
#3
Spikes right...I believe you might have some damages considering you were between 3-4000 RPMs when it snapped! Hopefully its JUST the timing belt that needs replacement and all other components can go unscathed...You can probably get the labour done for about 150 bucks and the belt itself should run you between 125-175...If you're getting it fixed, i'm assuming you haven't changed the waterpump yet either! Now would be a good time to do that...
#4
Thanks for the replies guys...the mechanic called me and there was some damage...he said it will be around $800 to fix....never mind the brakes, and good point on the water pump....looks like I will be posting in the for sale section and picking up something new(er)..
#5
Spikes right...I believe you might have some damages considering you were between 3-4000 RPMs when it snapped! Hopefully its JUST the timing belt that needs replacement and all other components can go unscathed...You can probably get the labour done for about 150 bucks and the belt itself should run you between 125-175...If you're getting it fixed, i'm assuming you haven't changed the waterpump yet either! Now would be a good time to do that...
Where are you quoting these prices from? I havn't seen a timing belt sell for more then $120, and labour is DEFINETLY more then $150. A standard timing belt/water pump replacement is generally in the 4-6 hour region.
All can be had for $500.
Go see your car; if the motor is still assembled, then i'd take his opinion with a grain of salt (unless he can show you clear valvetrain damage).
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there should be no damage to the engine, unless you dropped a valve. i was under the impression a stock b18 was non-interference (no way for the valves to touch the piston unless something in the valvetrain broke), so regardless of speed, there should be no contact. I would def ask to see the damage, hes probably just trying to snake you for about 4-5 hundred bucks.
#11
I would not believe your mechanic unless he can show you the damage.
Many ppl seem to think timing belts breaking = damage to motors.
Not all the time....
Many ppl think Nitrous / turbo set-ups hurt motors aswell ... not true
If you would want an honest opinion please pm me...
Im about 99.9%sure I can beat that price of $800 if there is damage...
Many ppl seem to think timing belts breaking = damage to motors.
Not all the time....
Many ppl think Nitrous / turbo set-ups hurt motors aswell ... not true
If you would want an honest opinion please pm me...
Im about 99.9%sure I can beat that price of $800 if there is damage...
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