I have a 1995 2.5 DSE manual. Strangely the tensioning arm that connects to the hydraulic ram seems to have sheered off just below where it connects to the ram. Consequently the belt came loose, wrapped itsself up and snapped.
I have a garage close to me (within one mile) which I use. I was going to drive the car there as it wouldn't overheat in that short distance (no water pump drive). I have found however that the car will no longer start (luckily the belt snapped in my road and I was able to get into my drive). Would the non starting be as a result of there being no belts at all on the engine now?
Also has anyone else heard of the tensioning arm sheering like mine has?
Anyone got any ideas as to how much I would be looking at for new hydraulic ram, tensioning arm, belts and labour?
You have to love P38 ownership, I spent over £500 getting it through its last MOT (corroded rear brake lines meant making up new ones from the rear to the front of the car)!
I have a garage close to me (within one mile) which I use. I was going to drive the car there as it wouldn't overheat in that short distance (no water pump drive). I have found however that the car will no longer start (luckily the belt snapped in my road and I was able to get into my drive). Would the non starting be as a result of there being no belts at all on the engine now?
Also has anyone else heard of the tensioning arm sheering like mine has?
Anyone got any ideas as to how much I would be looking at for new hydraulic ram, tensioning arm, belts and labour?
You have to love P38 ownership, I spent over £500 getting it through its last MOT (corroded rear brake lines meant making up new ones from the rear to the front of the car)!