last weeek our focus died on the motorway, initially it was thought that it was the timing belt tensioner, which has been fixed, but now the mechanic is saying that there is no compression in the engine. Does anyone know what causes this and how it can be fixed. Also, an idea of how much it would cost would be appreciated.
2006-12-22 09:23:20 · 7 answers · asked by fizzy5@btinternet.com 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is no compression in any of the cylinders, apparently the timing has been fixed, if it is the valves does anyone have an idea how much it will cost
2006-12-22 09:34:02 · update #1
If there is no compression then you have had piston to valve contact.Cylinder head will need to be removed to inspect for damage expect to pay around 500/600 pound mark.
2006-12-24 05:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the tentioner became to loose there is a good chance that the timming slipped and you now have bent valves , this will cause the engine to lose compresion , there is no easy way to say this it will cost around £900 depending how bad the damage is, but i would have a second opion from a good quality garage first, just because a tentioner has slipped doesnt always mean that the timming has slipped , Good luck
2006-12-22 23:23:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid your motor has been well and truly dinged. Your timing belt (cam belt) has slipped, if not broken. Your valves, at the very least, are shot/damaged, hence the lack of compression. You are looking at ~ >£700.00 to fix. Sorry.
2006-12-22 10:40:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They replaced the TIMING BELT TENSIONER or the SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER.. Sounds to me like timing belt let go..............The cam, which is driven by the timing belt, opens the valves......If the valves do not open the air cannot get in, hence, no compression..........Big trouble !! At a guess I'd say the belt is approximately $70.00, and four hours labor $ 360.00 .............Don't want to step on your mechanics toes....Don't know his labor rate, etc., etc..
2006-12-22 09:34:45 · answer #4 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do all the cylinders have low compression. If so it may have jumped time.
2006-12-22 09:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like bent valves, around 500 should see it right again
2006-12-23 06:00:42 · answer #6 · answered by chunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your valves are bent.
2006-12-22 09:30:24 · answer #7 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋