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Spent the last couple of days stripping the car down to take the engine out as it’s clearly loads cheaper to get a complete unit than a head! Part way through and I’ve found the cause of the shredded alternator belt... a sheared air con pipe. I think it’s been snapped by my radiator which is...

I’m going to get another head rather than get this one repaired for now, just for a quicker turn around. The engine was great before so I’m loathed to buy another, depending on the state of the pistons obviously! Before I waste too much time, is it far quicker to take the engine out to change...

Never had a pulley fail which is annoying! Belt is still tight aswell. Need to source a new head sharpish!

Hi everyone, I’m a bit stumped with this issue so hoping someone can help! Got a 2003 172 that I’ve been planning to use for motorsport. Unknown timing belt history and I’ve only had it a few weeks. Driving it particularly hard today and under deceleration I hear a large metallic rumbling...