Hi Guys,
I recently had my cam belt and water pump changed by a trusted mechanic (or used to be trusted now, but more on that later) and he didn't do the AUX belt.
This I'm not fully blaming him for, as I should have known really, but surely you would at least ask if I wanted it changed?
Anyway, to cut a very long story short, my car is now hating life, its rough starting, its rocking the car when trying to start, the engine sounds rough as, the power steering is getting slightly heavier occasionally and I'm really worried he's messed up the cam belt or done something detrimental to it.
To the point, can I do the AUX belt myself? If so, has anyone got a video I can follow? I have searched, but I wasn't sure if the engine they were working on was the same.
I am OK at doing car stuff, but I am no means a mechanic. So I'm Wary of biting off more than I can chew, but I like to think I'm not completely bad at this stuff.
I also recently lost my job, so this has come at the very worst time.
Any general advise on if there is anything else I should be looking for to make sure my car isn't ruined would be great too.
I've had the car 3 years and have a big ol' attachment to her, this is the first issue we have had and it's unfortunate it's happened now.
Thanks in advance, hope you're all having a good evening
I recently had my cam belt and water pump changed by a trusted mechanic (or used to be trusted now, but more on that later) and he didn't do the AUX belt.
This I'm not fully blaming him for, as I should have known really, but surely you would at least ask if I wanted it changed?
Anyway, to cut a very long story short, my car is now hating life, its rough starting, its rocking the car when trying to start, the engine sounds rough as, the power steering is getting slightly heavier occasionally and I'm really worried he's messed up the cam belt or done something detrimental to it.
To the point, can I do the AUX belt myself? If so, has anyone got a video I can follow? I have searched, but I wasn't sure if the engine they were working on was the same.
I am OK at doing car stuff, but I am no means a mechanic. So I'm Wary of biting off more than I can chew, but I like to think I'm not completely bad at this stuff.
I also recently lost my job, so this has come at the very worst time.
Any general advise on if there is anything else I should be looking for to make sure my car isn't ruined would be great too.
I've had the car 3 years and have a big ol' attachment to her, this is the first issue we have had and it's unfortunate it's happened now.
Thanks in advance, hope you're all having a good evening
