Bent 8 valves, not the best day!

[Chris197F1]

So, it turns out the Clio wouldn't fire up because Ive bent 8 valves due to a belt slip (or at least it looks like a belt slip)

My mechanic is on the job and starting to get things in motion. He's trying to do the job as cheap as possible for me so wanted to ask around at what the going rate would be for replacing 8 valves, cambelt change etc, generally rebuilding the top end. He's a bit unsure on what to charge so wants to charge as little as possible without losing money lol

Any ideas on repair costs for this?

 

[swanny71]

Sorry to hear that Chris, makes my misfire and paine in the arse new exhaust fitting seem trivial.
Hope all gets sorted OK at reasonable cost.

 

[Miller]

Im sorry to hear this as well. You haven't had much luck and hope it's sorted quickly and cheaply.

 

[Rik Perry]

Thats shit luck mate ... Any piston damage ??

 

[Chris197F1]

Cheers lads, its a bit soul destroying with all the crap ive had to deal with since buying this car but onwards and upwards, if we dont smile and crack on then whats the point

Dont think there's any piston damage Rik, or at least nothing has been mentioned. My mech has started ordering parts in and will be back on the road next week hopefully. Just need to get some funds together but hes happy to do the work whilst I get the money sorted

 

[BenG]

Bloody hell that's bad luck mate. If you need the use of a workshop or car lift I'll be happy to help you out if you need it. I can set the timing on an F4R no problem. Looks like you have it all in hand though.

 

[bearne1]

I'll dig my receipt out tomorrow, think mine needed 4 valves but not 100% sure. I had ran mine for a while after the timing jumped due to something smashing through the cam belt cover and ran it for approx 6k miles before it finally gave up. I think I paid £450 ish for the work which was cheap, and as a matter of course had the head gasket / water pump replaced whilst sealing my leaking rocker.

Hope you get it sorted, theres plenty of places to get spares or parts, but I feel your pain.

 

[bearne1]

Would also suggest checking all heat shields, manifold, steering rack / inner tie rods whilst you've got the engine out as cheap fixes whilst it is.

 

[bearne1]

This was part of the initial damage to the aux belt, hanging by a thread is an understatement!

 

[SharkyUK]

Oh FFS! Sorry to hear the bad news, Chris. Welcome to T-woe-phy ownership.

 

[Gazza]

That's really tough luck..

I can't see it on their website but I'm sure these guys would give you a quote and they are open Saturday mornings too

http://www.engine-dynamics.com/

 

[hoolio]

That's really crappy and not what you want when tettering on the edge ownership.

 

[Chris197F1]

@BenG thanks mate but yeah its all in hand at my mates garage, think the work is being started this morning too so we aren't hanging around lol

@bearne1 yeah im having all belts and water pump and dephaser replaced, along with gaskets etc.

Ive said it before and i'll say it again............. this car really will be a newly built car soon lol

 

[MC1]

Make sure valve guides are checked, normally a bent valve will damage them.

 

[bearne1]

Here's the work I had done, wasn't the best 6 months but my insurers paid approx 70% of both bills.

 

[Chris197F1]

Well the head is built back up with new valves etc. Timing will be done today so she will be back with me very soon

 

[bearne1]

Good luck, hopefully it will pull like a train once it's done!