Thinking about fixing my car

[99sil-teg]

I was going to try and sell my car but now might just fix it. About two weeks ago it broke a timing belt. I have called around and it sounds like the whole top end will need to be rebuilt as well. I was wondering if anyone has gone through this and what all they had to fix. Thanks for your help.

 

[dc2GS-R]

It is possible to get lucky and not mess anything up. You may just need to replace the belt

But more often then not a broken timing belt results in valves that look like corkscrews

 

[99sil-teg]

Yeah thats what I have heard so far. I actually haven't torn into it yet though.... i doubt I am going to get lucky though

 

[8urcivic]

if its just an ls a head will be rather cheap.



head, machine work, t belt and a head gasket.....all well under 500 bucks.