2001 Vauxhall Omega car won't start after cambelt change
Year: 2001
Variant: 2.2CD auto
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Hi everyone, the cambelt of my car snapped, after replacing a new one, now the still won't start. Please help!
Posted: Jan 11, 2011 (13 years ago)
have you done a compression test as it has an interferance engine,they usually suffer from valve damage when the belt brakes.
does it sound normal when turning over
does it sound normal when turning over
Posted Jan 11, 2011 (13 years ago)
as mr suzuki has sai its most likely going to be bent valves which will need replaceing and lapping in which means removing the head and replacing the valves also the head will need skimming so its nice and flat when replaced
Posted Jan 11, 2011 (13 years ago)
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