big eck
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I went out to start the car tonight and on turning the key the engine turned over, caught then cut out making a funny slapping noise, I tried to turn the key again and the noise came from the cam belt cover, i'll have to wait till daylight to take the cover off, I'm hoping and praying that the belt is still in tact 
[Edited on 10-02-2006 by big eck]
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Rob B
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i thought that these normally went at high speeds etc, when was it last changed ?
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Adam_B
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can go anytime rob, probably the cold weather finished it off.
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big eck
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It was changed a while ago tbh, was due a new one about now actually, I really hope it aint as i'm sooo skint just now
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GT4Brody
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if it has gone, well prob have done min damage at least as car wasnt running at much rpm
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Edd
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as brody said if it has gone you have been a lucky boy,there wont be much damage compared to high rpm's
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Rileysport
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turning it over will still have had valves making sweet love to the pistons though
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RKS
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I disagree with the high rpm's comment, most people i know that have had the belt snap at speed have had minimal damage, some just new belt and away to go!!! most of the people that I know that have snapped at low rpm or ticking over have done the most damage,
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MR2Mike
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quote:
Originally posted by SRi-Co
turning it over will still have had valves making sweet love to the pistons though
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big eck
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Right just had the cam cover off and the belt is still intact, however the water level is again zero and i've had to fill it up for the 2nd time this week which leads me to the water pump
Now the car aint over heating and the heater is still blowing hot air once warmed up properly so is it OK to try and start the car even though the pump might not be working???
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MR2Mike
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get the cambelt and water pump done now, before it fucks up anymore !!!!!!!!!
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big eck
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eh???
I need to know if I can try starting it first 
It might just be a sticky starter if so then is it safe to try and turn the engine
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broster
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no, i wouldn't risk it, if the water pump is gone, then the cam belt could throw itself off too.....
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MR2Mike
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fine fuck your car up. we shall await the "my cars broken" thread.
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big eck
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I checked the belt for tension and its still really tight if that helps
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big eck
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Originally posted by Mike_Corsa
fine fuck your car up. we shall await the "my cars broken" thread.
grow up mate if you aint got anythiong useful to say then dont post 
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broster
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but if you think the water pump is shafted, how is it shafted? the bearings gone? the fins gone? you say you have hot air from the blowers you sure its the water pump not head gasket?
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MR2Mike
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quote:
Originally posted by big eck
quote:
Originally posted by Mike_Corsa
fine fuck your car up. we shall await the "my cars broken" thread.
grow up mate if you aint got anythiong useful to say then dont post
i was being helpful previously, your cambelt and water pump need changing. your pathetic
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MR2Mike
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this isnt even in the right forum
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big eck
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quote:
Originally posted by broster
but if you think the water pump is shafted, how is it shafted? the bearings gone? the fins gone? you say you have hot air from the blowers you sure its the water pump not head gasket?
that also crossed my mind mate, i've looked at the oil filler cap for tell tale signs of white mayo but its clean as a whistle
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big eck
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Originally posted by Mike_Corsa
this isnt even in the right forum
look mate, i've no idea what your problem is but do us all a favour and dont post in this thread I cant be assed having an argument with some kid on a forum at this time of the morning
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Steve
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doesnt matter what speed or rpm the engine is doing the damage could still be as bad, all the damage is done on the first rotation anyway
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broster
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dont need mayo for the head gasket to have gone to go, does it smoke?
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Siberia
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just replace them mate... they parts are dirt cheap and its a simple job to change them over...
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MR2Mike
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kid? yeah ok mate. because you know loads about me dont you. i was trying to help, but your just wasting everyones time. even broster told you its the water pump. take the advice and get it done.
[Edited on 10-02-2006 by Mike_Corsa]
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