Timing Belt Change?

[BrOwnY GT]

Hey guys,

Recently came into a problem a kinda of knocking noise sounds like a noisy lifter but i dont think it is sounds more like its coming from the cam cover, im thinking its a timing belt noise which only started to happen after a new fmic install :S

The noise occurs only after ive taken it for a drive i pull it in pop the bonnet and there's the noise, ive been told its possibly and most likely a timing belt noise, just curious ive heard its a big job to change how long would it take a experienced shop to do roughly?

Cheer's

[89CAL]

If take the cover off and have a look at your belt ( mark CAS position)

Check for signs that it's been rubbing, if it has then take it somewhere immediately.

Also work out why it started happening all of a sudden if it's ony just started since FMIC install.

[BrOwnY GT]

Yep had it checked about 10 mins ago by my mechanic .. it is the timing belt looking pretty worn, they reckon its never been changed :S They reckon recently after putting the turbo back exhaust and fmic etc it has put more strain on the engine so all the old bits are giving out aka the stock timing belt and coil packs to apparently..Still waiting on the call back and quote im fearing the labour costs ...

Edited August 25, 2011 by BrOwnY GT

[sinistaGTR]

call around and get some quotes in your area. I wouldnt be driving anywhere untill that timing belt is replaced. You should do the water pump while your at it.