I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but memory tells me that the 1.6 Pinto is an interference engine, though the 2.0 isn't.
A cam belt break on a 1.6 will almost certainly have bent valves, but you might be lucky. Odds are though that it's just one cylinder - you may find that sliding a belt on will at least get you moving, though you might not want to rev it! Neil On Mar 29, 8:00 am, Doug <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Andrew, > Worst case scenario - a bent valve, but if it's a stock 1.6 engine > without a high lift cam or big valves it's probably not damaged. Get > a new belt and fit it and time the cam in according to the Haynes > manual, then start her up... (after checking she turns over by hand of > course). If it doesn't run right do a compression test to check the > valves are ok. Alternatively, and more cheaply as you don't have to > buy a compression tester, when you fit the belt take the cam cover off > and check the valve clearances with a feeler gauge - that will show if > any of the valves are bent as any that are won't seat and you'll get a > huge clearance. And while the cover's off why not adjust them at the > same time. > > My guess is it will be fine. > > Good luck. Plenty of time before Stoneleigh. > > On Mar 29, 12:32 am, Andrew <[email protected]> wrote: > > > After much delay I have found my cambelt was shredded after all around > > the lower wheel. When it happened, no great noise, or any signs of > > damage. > > I am still intending to go for a newer engine as per last post and > > Stoneleigh is the best place to get more info, so my thought is.... > > can I get the 1.6 pinto running again to get me there. > > > All advice welcome, re likely damage, I have never stripped an engine, > > played with valves etc so full detail would be appreciated. > > > At the moment, everything seems to turn, but how freely should this > > happen - bottom end is quite easy, water pump and distribution wheel > > very easily, the top end turns, but a bit stiff - is this simply the > > resistance of the springs? > > > What other checks can I do ideally without taking the head off ? > > > What is the general consensus from those with experience? give it a > > go / take the hit move on. > > > Thanks > > > Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
