"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot)
05/12/2015 at 09:00 • Filed to: Jolly roger
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"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot)
05/12/2015 at 09:00 • Filed to: Jolly roger | 1
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Or what’s left of it after my mishap the other day. I quized the mechanic, this is what happened.
When I was driving home, the belt broke, and because I didn’t stop immediately as I was finding a safe place to pull off the road, it wrapped around a post, and started to whip around, damaging everything in its vicinity. With the full list being the water pump, steering belt, alternator belt, anti-freeze, and the timing belt tensioner.
I’m actually surprised I didn’t hear anything while driving. I had music on, yes, but it sounds like a lot of noise would of been made. I’m just glad I got the car safely off the road, :).
Just another crazy story for my car.
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:02 |
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Is it an interference engine?
Nibby
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:02 |
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Donate the car to Doug.
Leon711
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:02 |
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could be worse, you are safe and that is all that matters.
mazda616
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:03 |
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Could have been a lot worse, from what I've heard. Several timing belt failures have caused entire engine failures, I think. Anyway, I hope it is back on the road soon. :)
Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:03 |
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Bad timing.
Fixed now?
505Turbeaux
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:04 |
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so I take it those are non interference engines? I don’t imagine a rubber belt would have caused a bunch of damage. The t-belt tensioner seizing up could have actually caused this, and every thing else on that list probably should just be done while they are in there to do the belt as a matter of course. (tensioner included)
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zeontestpilot
> SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
05/12/2015 at 09:08 |
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Non interference.
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:09 |
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Looks like you’re...
(•_•)
( •_•)>-
(_)
Out of time.
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zeontestpilot
> Nibby
05/12/2015 at 09:09 |
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If he's willing to pay off my emotional attachment to the car, then sure!
pip bip - choose Corrour
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:10 |
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lucky lucky man!
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zeontestpilot
> Leon711
05/12/2015 at 09:12 |
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Yep, and I’m thankful that I was the only one in the car. It was a 2 hr wait for a truck.
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zeontestpilot
> mazda616
05/12/2015 at 09:13 |
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Yep, I got it back Friday. It appears to be running good, but I'm keeping my eye on it to make sure I wasn't cheated at the dealership, :/.
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Leon711
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:16 |
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I blew my engine once and I was about half a mile from home, but had to wait over an hour for a tow.
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zeontestpilot
> 505Turbeaux
05/12/2015 at 09:18 |
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Yeah, it’s a non interference type. And I thought that too, and I asked if the timing belt damaged the others, and he said yes. I should of asked to see the other things now that I think about it...rats...
doodon2whls
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:18 |
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How many miles are on the powertrain? IIRC, recommended service interval for the DOHC engine is 105,000 miles. I replaced the timing belt in my SRT-4 along with the water pump, idler, and tensioner right around the 105K mark just for peace of mind. I hope your mechanic has small hands/arms unless they dropped the powertrain out to do the work.
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505Turbeaux
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:21 |
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it really doesn’t matter either way. If you are paying to get the work done you might as well have everything else replaced. The fact they told you these were damaged is a little shady, but they probably were just making sure you did the job correctly. I did double check and the WP is driven by the timing belt. Usually these are made to really only last the life of the belt. If you dont do that then you risk having to do the timing belt again. And if it seizes up then you are buying the belt twice. If the sepentine belt has just been done you can save that, but if it is off for the $20 I would just have it done
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zeontestpilot
> Leon711
05/12/2015 at 09:24 |
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I think I was 15 miles from home or something...
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zeontestpilot
> doodon2whls
05/12/2015 at 09:27 |
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It just rolled 102k miles. I took it to a dealer, since I'm still learning where I can take my car to out here, and I figured a official dealer would be the best place.
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zeontestpilot
> Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast
05/12/2015 at 09:33 |
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Yep, but I already ran into a issue. I asked them to fix the squeaking near the rear axle, a few days later, I called them back for an update. They claimed the sound was from the front, sure, whatever, please fix it. When I took the pt for a test drive last Saturday, I heard the noise again from the rear.
I went back and passively told them this was suppose to be fixed. I’m gonna push on paying nothing or very little for the repair there, as I requested it, and it wasn’t addressed.
I'm essentially testing the waters there for quality and honesty. We might need a 2nd car, so I'm testing the dealership, :/.
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Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:38 |
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Bummer, at least you can PT cruise again. Hope it goes well with the dealership. From experience it pays to remain calm and polite and give them appropriate opportunity to remedy the issue. After that go bat shit crazy if required.
Destructive Tester
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:52 |
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Found your problem!!!!
I know its not even close to original but it was literally the first thought I had when I saw the picture...
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zeontestpilot
> Destructive Tester
05/12/2015 at 09:56 |
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The hood? Yeah, I agree. It really needs a blower sticking out of it or something, :p.
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Destructive Tester
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 09:56 |
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Well played!
V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me!
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 10:09 |
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Lucky.
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V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me!
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 10:10 |
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Just ask to see the old parts when you go back.
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mazda616
> zeontestpilot
05/12/2015 at 13:15 |
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I understand. I’m always paranoid when I have my car worked on. Thankfully I’ve become really good friends with my best friend’s brother who is pretty much one of the best shade tree mechanics I’ve met. So, I always ask him to do any repairs first.
How many miles are on your PT? I got scared after this and Googled my car’s engine. I've got a timing chain rather than a belt, thankfully.
Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
> doodon2whls
05/12/2015 at 13:50 |
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A lot more clearance than my car...
I've been working on my belts and pump for almost 10 hours and only just got the pump off.
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doodon2whls
> Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
05/12/2015 at 14:50 |
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Those pics are of the front of the engine jacked up 4” and all of the front engine accessory drive already removed.
It’s tight until it’s undressed.
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Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
> doodon2whls
05/12/2015 at 14:52 |
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Same with mine. I have the head mounting bracket and engine mount off, and engine is raised 5” . Gotta love Transverse-mounted engines....NOT!
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zeontestpilot
> mazda616
05/12/2015 at 22:07 |
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102k miles are ok it, :).