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symonh2000 · 04-06-2008

Your mechanic is correct. There have been quite a few instances on here where people have suffered big end problems after a cam belt snap.

Another reason why the belt needs changing at a set time interval as well as at 36,000 miles is that a lower mileage engine tends to have more cold starts. This is when the belt is under the most load.

04-06-2008	#59 (Post Link)
symonh2000 AO Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Carterton, Oxfordshire Posts: 8,953 Member car: Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo	Re: What kills the T-spark??? Your mechanic is correct. There have been quite a few instances on here where people have suffered big end problems after a cam belt snap. Another reason why the belt needs changing at a set time interval as well as at 36,000 miles is that a lower mileage engine tends to have more cold starts. This is when the belt is under the most load.