What would happen if your timing belt snapped?
What happens if the timing belt breaks? If a timing belt breaks, the engine will no longer work. This may result in a heavy damage to the engine with broken or bent valves, damaged pistons and, possibly, destroyed cylinder head and block.
Can you fix a snapped timing belt?
Once your timing belt breaks while you’re driving there is nothing you can do to fix the problem any longer. The potential damage to your engine will be severe and very expensive. For that reason, you never want to ignore the warning signs that something is going wrong with your timing belt.
How do you know if your cam belt needs changing?
If it is becoming worn, the belt will appear to look glazed or glossy on the underside. This means the rubber is getting hard and will not provide the flexibility the belt needs. Some signs are much more obvious, such as cracking or fraying. Belts with that kind of damage should be replaced immediately.
How much does it cost to replace a Cambelt?
How much to change a cambelt in the UK? The average cambelt change cost is between £290 – £730 for most vehicles in the UK and can vary considerably depending on the car model and garage. The material costs for a new cambelt, tensioner and idler pulley will only be around £70 – £180.
When to change cam belt on Citroen Xsara Picasso?
Probably a bad motor. That engine is pretty bullet proof, from memory I think it’s 100,000 miles before cam belt change so you have a few thou’ yet but I would change at 85-86 thousand. As well as the above I recommend you change your water pump and any other belts and tensioner’s.
Can a cam belt be snapped on a Citroen?
“Suspect cam belt has snapped – requires engine removing in order to remove cylinder head to find out better as to how much damage has been done. Possible will need new injectors + head or a full new engine”
What happens when timing belt is removed on Citroen C2?
Tensioner pulley locking pin – Citroen No.4200-T.H. Timing belt retaining clip – Citroen No.4533-T.AD. Disconnect battery earth lead. DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
Can a Citroen Xsara Picasso have a cam chain?
Interestingly when I took the 1.6 one into it’s 100K service, the dealer refused to to change the cam belt as the recommended interval is 150K for that engine. I wasn’t too bothered as I was changing the car soon afterwards anyway. I now have a 2.0 dCi Qashqai which has a cam chain. Your Xsara has a belt, trust me on this.
