My clio broke down early last week. Was simply accelerating and it died on me. pulled over, and it wasnt the oil even though it was rather low. mechanics came and towed it away. Got a call a couple of days later saying that the 'top belt and pulley' had gone. that was their words :S
been advised that there are 3 belts in the engine, fan, timing and auxilliary, and the mechanic assured me its not the timing belt. So we have deduced that the auxilliary belt went.
Got a call today saying the exhaust valves had gone too. someone tells me that the auxilliary belt wouldnt cause that, but the timing belt would.
The timing belt was replaced less than 3 months ago, so if it is the timing belt, i reckon i can get it all done under warranty, or at least partly done.
any ideas?
also, i have no idea what other damage has been caused, im getting the info via the parents as i dont get mobile signal where i stay, and dont have a house phone.
been advised that there are 3 belts in the engine, fan, timing and auxilliary, and the mechanic assured me its not the timing belt. So we have deduced that the auxilliary belt went.
Got a call today saying the exhaust valves had gone too. someone tells me that the auxilliary belt wouldnt cause that, but the timing belt would.
The timing belt was replaced less than 3 months ago, so if it is the timing belt, i reckon i can get it all done under warranty, or at least partly done.
any ideas?
also, i have no idea what other damage has been caused, im getting the info via the parents as i dont get mobile signal where i stay, and dont have a house phone.
