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1996 Tigra Timing Belt Jammed
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daveet53
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Feb 1, 2012, 6:36 AM
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1996 Tigra Timing Belt Jammed
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1996 Vauxhaul Tigra
1.4 DOHC
55747 Milage
Hi,
Im having problems with my Tigra's timing belt and am wondering if its worh repairing.
i was driving to town at the weekend when the car started makeing a grinding noise whilst in neutral/stationary, and a ocasinal squeking noise when moving (sounded like the fan belt slipping).
When i pulled up at some traffic lights the grinding got louder when i set off the engine stopped and wouldnt start again, just made the same grinding noise and the Timing belt casing was shaking.
Id run the car for about 5/10mins before it cut out.
When i removed the upper timing belt cover i could see the belt had slipped the wrong way round one of the pullys and jammed.
a local garage quoted £300 - £500 for a repair depending on the damage.
(Car cost £800 3yrs ago)
is it worth repairing?
Whats the odds that its already bust the engine?
Ive got a picture of the belt where its jammed if anyones intrested in having a look.
Any advice is welcome.
Cheers
Dave
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