Cam Belt Stripped - Likely Damage?

[dirtbiker]

Hey all,

Last night I managed to strip the cambelt teeth on my 1.4 and I was wondering if anyone has any idea how much damage there's likely to be (all my tools are at home in Southampton and I'm at uni in Nottingham so I can't have a look at the moment!)

Basically what happened is I stopped at some traffic lights and the revs fell straight to zero. Tried turning it over a few times but no luck (obviously). I'm guessing that there will have been some valve-piston contact but is this likely to have damaged the pistons or just bent the valves?

If I can get away with replacing the valves or the head than that's probably cost effective but I'm not sure I can justify an engine swap (as its the base model anyway so no electical goodies, which I'd like!)

Any thoughts until I get my tools up here to see for myself?

 

[m0rk]

probably just some valve damage, maybe the cam's too

I have a complete 1.6 8v engine in my garage, and the head will be the same - and you're welcome to it (head only if you want)

if you were idling the damage will not be too bad.

 

[dirtbiker]

Brilliant, I may well take you up on that (although I might also use this as an excuse to get a new car!)