Hey all,
New to the forums, but thought I would ask you guys a question, I took my 2.4 Abarth in today for a new front coil spring, its sitting at 59,000 miles (52 Plate) on its second belt after being changed at 50K. Anyways drove it about 1.5 miles today and the belt snapped, got a loud pop burning smell and some smoke from the front drivers side wheel arch and engine stopped!
The damage hasnt been assessed other than knowing it is the belt that has gone, but I am wondering from my understanding these engines are all "interference" engines, so im guessing that this is most likely not worth repairing assuming I will need 10 inlet vales, 10 exhaust valves a new head gasket set, water pump and a timing belt kit to get it back on the road....
Just from that math, that looks to be around £1000 including labour
Does anybody have anything thoughts or advice?
Thanks
New to the forums, but thought I would ask you guys a question, I took my 2.4 Abarth in today for a new front coil spring, its sitting at 59,000 miles (52 Plate) on its second belt after being changed at 50K. Anyways drove it about 1.5 miles today and the belt snapped, got a loud pop burning smell and some smoke from the front drivers side wheel arch and engine stopped!
The damage hasnt been assessed other than knowing it is the belt that has gone, but I am wondering from my understanding these engines are all "interference" engines, so im guessing that this is most likely not worth repairing assuming I will need 10 inlet vales, 10 exhaust valves a new head gasket set, water pump and a timing belt kit to get it back on the road....
Just from that math, that looks to be around £1000 including labour
Does anybody have anything thoughts or advice?
Thanks