All
Some advise needed!
As the Subject line states, I've got a 106 with a broken camshaft.
the car had been running fine, takes about 4 seconds of cranking when cold to start it up. Went to start it up couple of days ago and it cranked for about 1-2 seconds then a sound like something letting go and the engine cranking noise going much quieter. I stopped immediately thinking the cambelt had just snapped .
checked the cambelt, it was in one piece, so had another go at starting. cranked again for 2-3 seconds and another noise. This time I notice the center camshaft bearing cap has snapped in two.
After taking the cover off, not only has the cap broken (and bent out the studs that hold it down) but the shaft has snapped between cylinder 1 and 2.
Question is, how much damage has been caused? I've got another car, so transport is not a problem, and I'd like to have a go a fixing it myself.
Will valves have been bent? would I be advised to remove the head and check it out or put on a new camshaft and see what happens? I'll obviously have to re time up the belt.
Whilst I'm no expert, I've got time on my hands and am keen on the challenge and to learn - but not if it's an expensive job. The car only cost £500 9 months ago, so I don't want to spend much on it.
Thoughts anyone?
Many thanks
Steven