pinto cambelt
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if the cam belt snap on a pinto is it true it doesnt actually damage anything inside? mine snapped today when it was idleing and got a new 1 to put on but dont know if i need 2 strip it down and have a look inside.
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i dont thing they do fella i think they might snap the rockers tho if im right fit the new belt and keep turning the engine over by hand and c if it is catching anywhere
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As GVK, can almost guarantee no damage, especially as idling at the time.
I may be wrong but thought these were a "safe" engine anyway.
Worst count is ONE bent valve!!
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I may be wrong but thought these were a "safe" engine anyway.
Worst count is ONE bent valve!!
tabetha
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i put new belt on and it fired first time but only seemed 2 b on 3 cylinders so turned it off cleaned all the plugs and now it wont start. does this sound like a bent valve and if so would it b expensive 2 fix. seemed strange how it started first time though
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Check again that belt is right, then if it is do a compy test as this is quickest way to see if there is a bent valve problem, I would be very suprised though, I have only ever seen one on a pinto due to belt snap, but that was at 8,700rpm, on a race car.
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ive done a lot of these and have never seen any damage,capri cortina transit mk 2 rs. check tooth alignment again esp. on aux shaft its easy to be a tooth out
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Hi All,
Yes information i have is if 1.6, it is interference engine and you will likely
have at least valve damage,
But if 2.0, is free wheeling engine and not likely to have damage, but do a precautionary compression test,
Regards Dave R.
Yes information i have is if 1.6, it is interference engine and you will likely
have at least valve damage,
But if 2.0, is free wheeling engine and not likely to have damage, but do a precautionary compression test,
Regards Dave R.
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