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K_Man_Ace
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Car stopped running today out of the blue.
Only getting spark at one plug wire when cranking engine.
I suspect timing belt is no longer turning cam.
I am pretty good with motors but this would be my first BMW timing belt if that is what it is. Anyone done this on this model? Should I run it to a shop or is it worth the trouble? I'm not a novice at cars.
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marcdevil
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Took the dist cap off judt to see if rotor was turning or damaged. Went another layer in and lookat the timing belt inside there and it is loose as a goose and presumed broke.
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w|mute
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If your not a novice at cars, why not take off the oil filler cap and see if the cam is actually turning. If not, you now have a bunch of bent valves. If it is turning, maybe check the cap and rotor.
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monkeypooflinger
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As a previous poster metioned, this is an interference engine so a broken timing belt means bent valves and a very costy fix. Sorry.
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Schlocemus
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Sounds like it's time to yank the head off and get it rebuilt. This is the major flaw with the M20 motor.
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General Pepper
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You could say "A broken timing belt [might] means bent valves." I've had a broken belt on an interference engine and it's fine. It's a matter of luck many won't get as the odds are against you.
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SATOSHI
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You will probably find the valves are all bent too.
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K_Man_Ace
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took the valve cover off the m20 to reveal broken rocker arms on cylinders
5 intake and cylinder 6 exhaust. .....more updates to come....
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K_Man_Ace
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I have parts to pick up today. Belt and tensioner.
I am preparing for pulling the head, but will go for replacing these two parts and go from there.
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