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GoldenHawk
post Mar 17 2008, 12:15 PM

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You sure the timing belt snapped? unsure.gif

Usually, when the belt snaps, it's a major issue. This is because when the belt snaps, the valves stop moving & in most cases (unless the angels are looking upon you), will involve either a head replacement or top overhaul.

The usual damages are
1. crooked valves
2. damaged pistons
3. skewed head

These are the major issues. There's no way the mechanic could fix it by superficial means. The minimum that can be done is to open the head & check the innards. If the mechanic actually started the engine WITHOUT replacing the belt 1st, he's a MORON! Ask any qualified mechanic & you'll get similar answers.

You should have posted this in the Technical Talk section for proper feedback.

I've got a faint feeling you're being taken for a ride here sad.gif
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post Mar 18 2008, 09:48 AM

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Will the Consumer Affairs department take any action if you complain?
Wanna give it a try? unsure.gif

I think that's a better option than beaching your car there for good sad.gif

At least with the complain, you might be lucky enough to get another ride tongue.gif
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post Mar 18 2008, 05:10 PM

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Look, your engine is NEVER going to be 'better' if it keeps on going to them.

You pistons might be all well from the fact that you're still driving it, but I've got a gut feeling that your valves are bent. That means, unless you send your engine head for a proper valve replacement job, it'll ALWAYS be like this.

By the looks of it, they'll be ruining your car bit-by-bit if you continue...

Just go to the consumer's department, explain that they CAN NOT repair the car and get them to compensate you.

If you feel a little feisty, get a lawyer & sue them smile.gif That'll teach them...
GoldenHawk
post Mar 25 2008, 10:18 AM

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QUOTE(akihito @ Mar 22 2008, 10:01 PM)
i sent my car to service yesterday and i asked the foreman at the workshop what will happen if timing belt snapped since he ask me to change it (65k millage)

but after he told me ,
if your timing belt snapped and you better prepare 2k++ to take out the engine and do complete overhaul , the piston , valve , block might damaged.

i quickly ask the foreman to change the  timing belt and the kit (don't want to waste money on taking out the engine to fix this fix that x-x)
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It's a bad idea to drive with just the timing belt fixed. If your pistons or valves are compromised, it'll be a VERY bad thing sad.gif
Good thing you did a top overhaul after that though thumbup.gif

QUOTE(suiteng @ Mar 25 2008, 09:38 AM)
A little update. I sent my car to my personal mechanic, it's confirmed that they never change the engine or valve. Even the mounting is screwed.

So I took the car back to Siang Hin on Sunday, told them that I need the valve and engine to be changed or at least fixed. Coz if I continue to have low power and high FC like this it will continue giving me problem and I will continue sending it back and it's not good for both of us.

Siang Hin feller : But we have changed the valves for you.
Me : Nope, my friend is a mechanic, he checked and even show me that the valve is not changed, or maybe you guys bought scraps to replace and it is doing my car no good. I want it to be replaced with new parts because it is your workshop's fault that my car end up in this condition.
Siang Hin feller : We will consider. (that means he admit that he cheat me la)
Me : I wanna speak to your boss.
Siang Hin boss : I am the boss (a lady)
Me : Alright, so your boys spoilt my car, I need the valves to be changed or at least fixed. (repeat the problem above)
Siang Hin boss : We shall take responsibility.
Me : Alright.

Few minutes later.

Siang Hin feller : Miss, your car leak black oil, need to refill.
Me : How come leaking? Last time you guys fixed it ma.
Siang Hin feller : (totally ignore my question) Miss, you wanna buy which black oil?
Me : Why should I buy when you guys are the one who spoilt it? It never leak until you guys lay hands on it.
Siang Hin boss : Miss, changing timing belt have nothing to do with black oil.
Me : When I sent my car back for the third time, it's already leaking. (calling my mechanic - he said yes, it might caused rupture when timing belt pulled my engine senget)
Siang Hin boss : We will not fix the leakage.
Me : Alright, I'll make sure I update the tribunal.

And now my car is still with me, still leaking engine oil. Waiting for tribunal to do things would be very long. Valve not changed. No complete overhaul. Blah..... life sucks for me now.


Added on March 25, 2008, 9:47 amI found somethinghttp://forum.lowyat.net/topic/628644
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Firstly, you better find a ride to temporarily use. This is going to take a while.
Secondly, don't give a second thought to charge/accuse them of things that they have actually done. NEVER give them the slightest hint that you 'might' be responsible for any problem a they will dig at that until the story turns 180. You'll find yourself in trouble if you ever do.
Your mindset should be "They screwed my car, PERIOD!".
Idiots like this should be thought a lesson, too many of their kind around due to the large population of ignorant drivers shakehead.gif

 

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