Hi

to update my earler post, my timing belt has given up the ghost!!!

The engine was sitting at around 1500 rpm, cold engine too, do you think there will be damage?

I have discovered that if the engine is non-interferance, i.e clearance between pistons and valves i might get away with it, but can't find out if it is interference or non-interference?

1997 ford mondeo estate, 1.8 TD endura engine.

cheers

[quote name='dazza101' date='27 August 2010 - 09:34 AM' timestamp='1282897489' post='94814']
Hi

to update my earler post, my timing belt has given up the ghost!!!

The engine was sitting at around 1500 rpm, cold engine too, do you think there will be damage?

I have discovered that if the engine is non-interferance, i.e clearance between pistons and valves i might get away with it, but can't find out if it is interference or non-interference?

1997 ford mondeo estate, 1.8 TD endura engine.

cheers
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do you know for sure the belt has snapped/lost tension or whatever?

from autodata the engine is an interference type im afraid

oh sorry just replied to your other post.... yes they do cause damaged...mainly snapping the camshaft and holding caps...best look for a new head if this has happened as they not avail seperate....make sure you put a FULL kit on inc idler and tensioner as this is what fails