What damage can a broken cam belt cause?
With the cam belt broken the pistons can hit the valves, breaking or bending them out of shape. And if a cam belt breaks while you’re driving, it can destroy an engine, with the cost of a replacement often exceeding the value of the car.
How do you know if your Cambelt is broken?
If it is becoming worn, the belt will appear to look glazed or glossy on the underside. This means the rubber is getting hard and will not provide the flexibility the belt needs. Some signs are much more obvious, such as cracking or fraying. Belts with that kind of damage should be replaced immediately.
How do you tell if your Cambelt has gone?
What happens when timing belt is removed on Citroen C2?
Tensioner pulley locking pin – Citroen No.4200-T.H. Timing belt retaining clip – Citroen No.4533-T.AD. Disconnect battery earth lead. DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
How to align timing marks on a C2 Citroen 1.4i, when?
On this engine – there are no timing marks – it has to be timed up using a “pinning” or locking kit to accurately time the engine – when changing the belt. You can buy the locking kits as above either at local car tool shops or online. I will give you all the instructions you need – there are two lots due to the size of the file..
Do you still have a timing belt on your car?
If you have an older car from the 90s and below, odds are you have a timing belt. Some new car manufacturers, such as Audi, still use timing belts in their engine designs, but for longevity, many manufacturers have switched to metal timing chains that in theory last for the life of the engine.
Can a timing belt fail on an Alfa Romeo?
The previous use and service history of the vehicle must always be taken into account. CAUTION: This engine has been identified as an INTERFERENCE engine in which the possibility of valve-to-piston damage in the event of a timing belt failure is MOST LIKELY to occur.