Fiat Punto Cam Belt

Discussion in 'Engineers' Talk' started by oliver1234, May 20, 2010.

  1. oliver1234

    oliver1234 New Member

    I have promised my son I'd have a look at his Punto,sounds like the cambelt has snapped.

    It's a '91 8 valve engine.

    Does anyone know if they snap safe or is engine likely to be trashed?

    Also how long should I allow to replace (done belts before but not on this car)

    Thanks people!
     
  2. Bassrock

    Bassrock New Member

    Mmmmm

    01/91 to 04/91

    Every 24K - check and replace if necessary
    Every 36K - replace.

    The 93-99 Engine is deemed:-
    Engine deemed as a FREEWHEELING ENGINE valve to head damage may be minimal in event of timing belt failure.

    Cant' find data on 91 Engine, so I'd get a compression check done on all cylinders first.
    If that passes, he's a lucky lad !

    Cheers
     
  3. oliver1234

    oliver1234 New Member

    Thanks Bassrock, I was hoping you were around!

    Just sopken to a mechanic mate of mine who wasn't sure if it would have damaged the engine or not but he did say it's a easy job on the Punto.

    For the cost of a belt I think I'll put one on and try my (his) luck.

    Thanks again Bassrock.
     
  4. oliver1234

    oliver1234 New Member

    Woo hoo it's fixed.

    Took me ages because I couldn't find the timing marks but got there in the end. Tensioner had seized causing belt to snap.
     
  5. Bassrock

    Bassrock New Member

    Superb, you've saved a fortune, gained a car and ...... in 36,000 miles time you can change the belt for him again.

    PS: hope son is taking you out for a few pints.
     
  6. oliver1234

    oliver1234 New Member

    Cheers Bassrock...it was a * to do, there were marks on crank pulley and cam pulley but none on either housing!

    Bloody Fiats, it took hours and I got sunburn...my son owes me a few pints but I'll end up buying lol

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  7. rooter

    rooter New Member

    put a belt on it and try first, u might be lucky
     
  8. oliver1234

    oliver1234 New Member

    put a belt on it and try first, u might be lucky

    Already did, thankfully it was fine
     
  9. larryp7639

    larryp7639 New Member

    Thanks you for the post.


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