Problem with the engine, no idea!!

Bill UK · 11-22-2009, 12:18 AM

It may not be as bad as it sounds (hopefully). It sounds as if the exhaust manifold is blowing combined with the cam belt being shredded. First things to check are oil level and quality, coolant level (steam coming from the front is a bit of a concern) Check the crankshaft pulley hasn’t come loose and the cam belt is ok. Also check the camshaft pulleys line up on there match marks when # 1 piston is at TDC and the crankshaft pulley mark is at zero. I think the next step would be compression test, although that wouldn't rule out the big-ends have gone.

11-22-2009, 12:18 AM	#2
Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	It may not be as bad as it sounds (hopefully). It sounds as if the exhaust manifold is blowing combined with the cam belt being shredded. First things to check are oil level and quality, coolant level (steam coming from the front is a bit of a concern) Check the crankshaft pulley hasn’t come loose and the cam belt is ok. Also check the camshaft pulleys line up on there match marks when # 1 piston is at TDC and the crankshaft pulley mark is at zero. I think the next step would be compression test, although that wouldn't rule out the big-ends have gone. Last edited by Bill UK; 11-22-2009 at 12:22 AM.