my little brother as just bought a 98 xdi, 2 ltr rover l series engine.
aux belt snapped, and apparently the timing belt as snapped.
are these engines interference or not, need to know if engine is screwed or not.
my brother as had a mechanic look at it, who i have since spoke to. he as told my brother that the snapped aux belt as wrapped its self round the bottom crankshaft pulley, and in turn snapped the timing belt, fully believable until the mechanic insists that my brothers freelander as the bmw engine in it.
bmw engine was not in these motors till 2001. plus bmw engine as a chain not a belt.
my brother as very little knowledge of cars, and i live over 100 miles away.
i am an auto electrician with 20 years experiance, and i dont trust this mechanic. the quote he as givin my brother is also in my opinion, extremely extortionate, thats why im trying to find out some more info on these engines.
my brother and his missus are expecting there first kid any day now, and he is also meant to be driving down to me next month for my wedding. so really need some help on this asap.
if any members live in stockport that could sort my brothers car out without ripping him off would be really great.
aux belt snapped, and apparently the timing belt as snapped.
are these engines interference or not, need to know if engine is screwed or not.
my brother as had a mechanic look at it, who i have since spoke to. he as told my brother that the snapped aux belt as wrapped its self round the bottom crankshaft pulley, and in turn snapped the timing belt, fully believable until the mechanic insists that my brothers freelander as the bmw engine in it.
bmw engine was not in these motors till 2001. plus bmw engine as a chain not a belt.
my brother as very little knowledge of cars, and i live over 100 miles away.
i am an auto electrician with 20 years experiance, and i dont trust this mechanic. the quote he as givin my brother is also in my opinion, extremely extortionate, thats why im trying to find out some more info on these engines.
my brother and his missus are expecting there first kid any day now, and he is also meant to be driving down to me next month for my wedding. so really need some help on this asap.
if any members live in stockport that could sort my brothers car out without ripping him off would be really great.
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