Car refuses to start!

[Third Opinion]

Not to be the prophet of doom but it looks like you may need a new engine.

Speaking from a couple of previous experiences it is rarely worth rebuilding the top end as quite often the main bearings are damaged in the impact. This means the bottom end may go shortly after repair.

Not worth the risk TBH.

 

[Homeslice]

Its an 8v 1.2 lump. Snapping a belt is the least of his worries. New belt fitted off he goes tbh. the 8v will be non interference.

 

[silversurfer]

What car is it ?

Keep the belt as evidence, does it have any oil on it?

 

[Lopéz]

Its an 8v 1.2 lump. Snapping a belt is the least of his worries. New belt fitted off he goes tbh. the 8v will be non interference.

I think the 1.2 8v is interference. Both my supervisors in my last job drove 1.2 Clio Mk1's and both snapped cambelts (never changed!)

Both engines were damaged beyond economical repair, 8 valves gone. 1 scrapped the car and the other had a new engine fitted.

 

[Homeslice]

I think the 1.2 8v is interference. Both my supervisors in my last job drove 1.2 Clio Mk1's and both snapped cambelts (never changed!)

Both engines were damaged beyond economical repair, 8 valves gone. 1 scrapped the car and the other had a new engine fitted.

in which case, let me be the first to say "ooff"

 

[LizardKing]

Talking to a mechanic friend of mine and he says the engines as good as buried!
Might just go dump the car on the garage that changed the belt, bloody stupid that its gone so soon!!

Still stuck 300miles away, waiting for the AA to come at 7-8 not looking forwared to this trip home