Grinding, coolant everywhere, won't start

Jeney · Post by **Jeney** » 19 Jun 2016, 12:08

Went ahead and dropped both of my T30 bits into my engine. Haven't decided if I'm going to start with tears or obscenities.

Jeney · Post by **Jeney** » 19 Jun 2016, 14:13

Timing belt is shredded. Game over!

Thanks for the help, guys

Jeney · Post by **Jeney** » 20 Jun 2016, 18:57

Actually one more question: Is there a way to find out whether more damage (besides the water pump and timing belt) has occurred? Like...warping of...things? Or does that require a trip to the mechanic?

Post by **abscate** » 21 Jun 2016, 04:32

You would put on a new timing belt and water pump and test compression to find out which valves are bent.

Spending 1000 to find you need another 2000 in repairs.

People will buy these and do the head work themselves to end up with a good cheap ride

Jeney..it is all stupid work to remove an engine head. Once you have it off, you take it to a machine shop for the fix.

If you have a place to work, you can do this yourself with help here and daughter to give extra set of hands.

nsjames · Post by **nsjames** » 21 Jun 2016, 09:32

buy a cheap borescope

https://www.amazon.com/Fantronics-Endos ... =borescope

shove it through the spark plug hole and look for damage to the tops of pistons.

If you don't see any fresh marks anywhere that are shaped like valves you may have dodged the bullet on that.
If you see marks on the pistons, then it's very like a valve met one and it's going to be bent. in which case you're pulling the head and replacing valves.
A machine shop isn't required to do valves, but it's recommended, as they can also check for flatness and do valve guides much easier than you.

the other option would be a reman or a known good used head.
and simply do a head swap in a weekend.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 21 Jun 2016, 11:19

Jeney wrote:Went ahead and dropped both of my T30 bits into my engine. Haven't decided if I'm going to start with tears or obscenities.

What???

Jeney · Post by **Jeney** » 21 Jun 2016, 12:58

MadeInJapan wrote:
Jeney wrote:Went ahead and dropped both of my T30 bits into my engine. Haven't decided if I'm going to start with tears or obscenities.
What???

I was just venting. While trying to remove the timing belt cover, I accidentally dropped the bit, which landed in an unreachable place. Then I found a second bit! Rejoice! But nope. Dropped it.

nsjames · Post by **nsjames** » 21 Jun 2016, 19:17

that face you make when you drop something in the engine bay and don't hear it hit the ground.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 21 Jun 2016, 20:36

Well, at least it didn't fall in the engine- I have a very strong magnet just for this purpose but a few of those bits aren't made of material to be attracted to a magnet.

Jeney · Post by **Jeney** » 21 Jun 2016, 20:40

MadeInJapan wrote:Well, at least it didn't fall in the engine- I have a very strong magnet just for this purpose but a few of those bits aren't made of material to be attracted to a magnet.

I heard them both land on what I think is the sheet of metal that is under the engine (I'm sure there's a better way to describe it.) The reason I dropped them was because they are magnetic. And when I changed drivers, I assumed it would still stay in place. Didn't. Then I changed to another driver and...

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