Looks very likely that cambelt has snapped on 02 Scenic. Towed car home, and will look tomorrow. What is the very quickest and easiest way to confirm that it has snapped?
I want to spend as little time and effort on this car as possible, just want rid of it. If possible, don't want to even get out a spanner! Do I have to remove casing to see belt, or is there an easier way to confirm?
I understand that the head has to come of to assess damage, but could I not just fit new belt and try it? might it run (albeit roughly) even with bent valves? Can't hurt to try ?
I just want it to run enough to get to garage to part ex it, or to scrap yard.
Would a second hand engine be about £500 - £600 fitted? If so, taking into account car was worth £1000 before, would I be daft selling it as it is for £500? Is that too optimistic?
Any comments at all welcome.
I want to spend as little time and effort on this car as possible, just want rid of it. If possible, don't want to even get out a spanner! Do I have to remove casing to see belt, or is there an easier way to confirm?
I understand that the head has to come of to assess damage, but could I not just fit new belt and try it? might it run (albeit roughly) even with bent valves? Can't hurt to try ?
I just want it to run enough to get to garage to part ex it, or to scrap yard.
Would a second hand engine be about £500 - £600 fitted? If so, taking into account car was worth £1000 before, would I be daft selling it as it is for £500? Is that too optimistic?
Any comments at all welcome.