i cant remember if we changed the belt when we done the head gasket or was it slighlty older ??

just had an thorough examination of the belt under a bright light, belt in perfect condition right up to 3 notches before the first part of the breakage where theres a tiny indentation on the inside of the belt nearest to the wheel.

looks like theres been something in there, maybe a small stone or something.

Mrcento said:

true, because my car won't start at all due to not having a timing belt on it

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Aye but you know what I mean, normally you don't have hold the throttle open Mark.

Andi_F said:

Aye but you know what I mean, normally you don't have hold the throttle open Mark.

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indeed, my car wouldn't bore me with such a trivial issue. it preffers lunching driveshafts, engine mounts, timing belts or gassing me whilst stopped in traffic instead

the amount of problems your having with what are usually solid items im begining to wonder why??? simple things are going wrong here.

Im wondering too. This is the first thing i've directly worked on has failed though, and it appears to come down to luck on this one. None of the failures i've had are connected

think is the first time i seen a timing belt on a cento snap like this ?

Ming

YcMing said:

think is the first time i seen a timing belt on a cento snap like this ?

Ming

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Defo first times i've seen a healthy belt let go on a FIRE. I'll try and get a full investigation done tomorrow at some point, i want to have a good look at the crank sprocket area. If any foreign body got in to cause damage thats where it'll be. Will look for any signs of damage to the sprocket. I'm 80% sure it wasnt a bad part and 95% sure it was not bad fitment. Think it's probably just a freak accident.

Think i'll go buy a belt guard to be safer from this happening again. Will defo be upgrading belt protection now

I run no arches or timing belt cover.

Best to get a tensioers from the 16v they are must better self adjust

ive ran no arch liners for over 2 years , and no cam belt covers but have them on now

hard luck mark , but think it shouldnt go wrong in a long time now

Mrcento said:

indeed, my car wouldn't bore me with such a trivial issue. it preffers lunching driveshafts, engine mounts, timing belts or gassing me whilst stopped in traffic instead

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aye, you're Cinq does like to make you're life interesting

Andi_F said:

aye, you're Cinq does like to make you're life interesting

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well, new timing belt fitted (thanks to Daz for getting it ), car running a bit off but i think im either 1 tooth off or the nipple in the pulley isnt seated right.

anyway, i located exact reason why the belt went. you wont believe it. honestly, you wont......

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my drivers side suspension spring it turns out has snapped, a shard of spring flew into the timing belt and ripped it off. was too dark to get pics but i will next time im at it.....

seriously, im begining to have had enough of this. you couldnt make it up

oh yeah, and i found out the slight kink in the sill is far worse with side skirt off....its a full blown dent

what to do, what to do

I'll be selling my lowering kit shortly . But i guess you would need something urgent?

Did the spring cut through the arches and timing belt cover ~~?? It is a really tight angle lol

Mrcento said:

well, new timing belt fitted (thanks to Daz for getting it ), car running a bit off but i think im either 1 tooth off or the nipple in the pulley isnt seated right.

anyway, i located exact reason why the belt went. you wont believe it. honestly, you wont......

the reason was................................


























my drivers side suspension spring it turns out has snapped, a shard of spring flew into the timing belt and ripped it off. was too dark to get pics but i will next time im at it.....

seriously, im begining to have had enough of this. you couldnt make it up

oh yeah, and i found out the slight kink in the sill is far worse with side skirt off....its a full blown dent

what to do, what to do

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Oh dear, think you're car's sulking because my Sei breaks more often.

DIBS on your wheels for free

ill take your car off you for free

DIBs on rear axel with REAR ARB setup.

Ming

YcMing said:

I'll be selling my lowering kit shortly . But i guess you would need something urgent?

Did the spring cut through the arches and timing belt cover ~~?? It is a really tight angle lol

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i dont have arches or a belt cover

not sure what my next move will be, wether to lower again or jack the car up silly high to make a rally look lol

oh aye, anyone knpow where to get the black plastic sill trims?

either way we will have another story for you next week im sure

Mrcento said:

oh aye, anyone knpow where to get the black plastic sill trims?

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Scrap yards??