Hi
Out for a run couple of arvo's ago. Clocked over 100 miles, hot day in low 30's and all running well until a bit of a horrible noise, (sounding like loose gravel hitting the underside on a newly sealed road!), with the engine immediately dying and not restarting. Late afternoon so called in tilt tray tow truck from RACQ roadside assist to get back home, about 35 miles. Suspected broken timing belt?
Checked out next day but timing belt not broken. Removed all the spark plugs,and suggestion was made to see what the compression was like by putting hand over the openings. It felt like less compression on the 2 front cylinders.
Back to the timing belt and moving the crankshaft around it looks like the timing belt has jumped a cog or two on the sprocket?? (Belt is quite firm then goes slack as the crankshaft is turned a bit more. Although belt doesn't look perished and no visible cracks, it has got a couple of nicks in it as if it may have got caught on something?).
Anyone else had a like issue? I'm in the process of ordering a new cam belt.
Having not investigated further yet, guess I'm wondering whether the valves and anything else will be damaged as well?
Appreciate any thoughts.
Col.
ps: (Motor was completely rebuilt 12 years ago with new water pump and timing belt and only done about 5000 miles since. Receipts show a new tensioner purchased in 2015)
