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04-26-2008, 01:26 PM
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Repair costs
Anyone know about how much the repair bill for a 96 DSM N/T with a snapped timing belt will be?
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04-26-2008, 01:30 PM
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Done.
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$600
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04-26-2008, 01:33 PM
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^ Is that an accurate number? And does it include the person trying to start it?
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04-26-2008, 02:50 PM
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Done.
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No, I guessed.  |
04-26-2008, 03:01 PM
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Is it an interference engine?
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04-26-2008, 10:32 PM
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From what I'm seeing, it looks like it's an interference engine. So that means money.
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04-26-2008, 10:41 PM
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do it yourself and save some $$$
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04-26-2008, 10:46 PM
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find a used/rebuilt head and buy a new timing belt.
Shouldn't be more than a couple hundred bucks and a Sunday of your time.
I'm sure it'd be about a thousand bucks if you pay a shop.
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04-26-2008, 10:50 PM
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If it is noninterference, you are totally fine, buy a new belt get the motor back to TDC and put it back together (15 minutes for the Tracer). If not, well... there's a good chance your engine at a valve, or several. How you'd find out, I do not know.
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04-27-2008, 10:38 AM
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You will know right away if the piston hit a valve. All DSM engines are interference engines. If it were a Subaru, you would be golden.
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04-27-2008, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Vert8813B
You will know right away if the piston hit a valve. All DSM engines are interference engines. If it were a Subaru, you would be golden.
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I suppose the time spent doing a timing belt isn't too bad, just to further damage the engine.
What I don't get is why all engines are not noninterference engines. It just seems like a really good idea.
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04-27-2008, 10:43 AM
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I know a decent amount (if not all) Ford motors are noninterference. Hondas, are a no. Mazdas are a go, as are Toyota, and Subaru (new to me).
There's got to be a list somewhere.
Found a list:
http://www.familycar.com/carcare/GatesFrame.htm
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04-27-2008, 12:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex-7
find a used/rebuilt head and buy a new timing belt.
Shouldn't be more than a couple hundred bucks and a Sunday of your time.
I'm sure it'd be about a thousand bucks if you pay a shop.
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I just hope the pistons didnt take a beating. If they're sound it should be good. But I'm lazy now, much easier to pay a guy I know. |
04-27-2008, 12:47 PM
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Pistons will be fine, valves will be bent (some). I bought a 98 Neon Sport that snapped a timing belt from a guy that had a new water pump and timing belt put on by a "reputable" mechanic. Well when he started the car it ran on two cylinders and he gave up on it. I bought it for 300 and put another 300 into it and I have been driving it for around 2 and a half years now.
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04-27-2008, 12:50 PM
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We're in Bat Country
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBigAristotle
What I don't get is why all engines are not noninterference engines. It just seems like a really good idea.
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Exactly. How much extra time/money would it take to mill valve reliefs into the fucking pistons? It doesnt make any sense other than more money in repairs to be made. |
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