Engine Blown???

[Capital D]

Ive got a 2.0 16v ABF engine and the auxilary belt has come off due to a pulley coming out the side of the engine. I think its the pulley connected to the crankshaft. I know the timing is done with the cambelt but could this of had any effect on the crank? A mechanic is trying to say its cheaper to replace the engine because the crank has gone altho he hasnt stripped the engine to find out. As far as i was aware you cant tell without stripping it down. so i think he is trying to pull a fast one.

Any input would be appreciated

 

[m0rk]

the pulley is bolted to the crank (same as the timing belt pulley) - and if that's stripped then a new crank is needed

given you can pick serviceable ABF's up for £250, you may as well buy that - have it stuck in (less than a days labour) and sell the old one to recoup your costs.

 

[Capital D]

As far as i can tell the auxilary pulley has just fallen away..Is this a common problem? Have you ever known of this to happen before and is it likely to have done damage to the crank?

 

[m0rk]

never seen it before, likely the bolts have just got loose.

easiest way to test is to put new bolts in