timing belt

[billster]

had the rac out to look at my wifes saxo he said the timing belt was loose he said it might just be the pullys or guides is there any way i can find out for sure if the engine is a goner ?not wanting to scrap it its still in good condition but dont fancy getting a new engine help please...

[stevo67]

Take the oil cap off look down at the camshaft while getting someone to crank the engine over on the ignition key.If the belt is ok the cam should spin.

[16dazzar16]

depends on how loose it is? if its too loose it wont even turn the cam shaft. prob best to get someone to look at it who knows not the rac or aa

[f13sta]

take the plug off the coil pack leave the key out of ignition. get a 22mm spanner or socket and turn the engine over. if all is free and moving you should have the engine get hard to turn when it hits compression stroke. best way to find if the valves are touching also cause if the are then it will lock up and go no further. can't feel that on the starter.

[billster]

thanks for your reply mate . she was driving it when it broke down dont know if thats bad or not she said there was a funny noise then just stopped theres a hole been worn on the plastic cover on the timing belt where the belts been rubbing on it?

[marrygold]

sounds like ur belts snapped:n: