Author Topic: Car moved with no Tbelt, thoughts on damage (Read 4780 times)

flapjack · « **on:** March 05, 2007, 01:16:13 pm »

Timing belt was off and I had to move the car. My buddy started pushing it before I could take it out of gear. I can't remember if the motor turned or not. I was screaming STOP! freaking out, knocking over children and senior citizens, diving in thru the window to yank on the shifter...

In any case, assuming the car rolled a foot in first gear with no timing belt, when I pull the head off, is there a chance theres damage that isn't visible?
Any thoughts appreciated, thanks

g-spec · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2007, 01:17:40 pm »

How far could he have moved it with the car being in gear?

I dont think there would be any damage...but then again Im not 100% sure!!!

flapjack · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2007, 01:23:22 pm »

moved about a foot, i think at the most

jtanguay · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2007, 02:15:04 pm »

if there is any damage, its probably not too bad... what gear did you have it in??? 1st gear has a locking safety so the car doesn't roll... if you had it in say... 2nd gear then you could worry a little bit.

flapjack · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2007, 06:21:51 pm »

good point, i have no idea what gear it was in. I know it moved a bit tho.
what a dumb ass way to start a project :roll:

745 turbogreasel · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2007, 11:39:20 pm »

I towed one witht the cam locked, and it ran after. a lot of revving somewhat straightened the bent valve/s a bit, and it ran even better.
Don't be too afraid

jtanguay · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2007, 10:10:40 am »

well if you lock the cam, isn't that the position where the valves stay closed??? that should be fine then

Author Topic: Car moved with no Tbelt, thoughts on damage (Read 4780 times)

745 turbogreasel