SplitfireIV Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 As the title says, I put my belt through the lower end of my front belt cover!! Engine is a 4efe.The belt was ripped lenght ways for a few inches before the snap and I notice a bolt missing from the water pump mounting which I reckon came loose, ripped the belt lenght ways before coming loose, snapping the belt and shooting through the lower front plastic cover!!I've got the rocker cover off, as well as the timing belt cover, there doesn't seem to be any damaged to the cams/buckets, everything turns as it should.What's the procedure for a belt snap? I've got a new belt, can I stick it on and hope for the belt? (Following the correct methods of course) or can I expect internal damage? I've read conflicting reports on the 4efe, some say they are interference, others say non interference?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Should be fine as they are non interference engines. Put another belt on see how you go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Non interence mate, align to TDC stick the belt on and turn it over a few times by hand make sure theres no untoward resistance or noises and then fire her up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 If its a 4efe as he states they are an interference engine, if its a FTE they should miss the valves. Put a belt on it and hope for the best! I got a way with it on my combo van and there known for making a mess! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Was always under the impression they were non interference. Either way get a belt and try it by hand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 The N/A uses domed pistons there a lot taller than the turbo ones, you can't turn the cams with the belt off like you can the turbo, I've tried lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SplitfireIV Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) Cheers guys! I've not had a chance to get back to it yet......stupid work getting in the way! Consensus seems to be divided on whether the 4EFE is interference or non interference. I'll get back to ye when I stick a belt on. Heres the car... Edited October 19, 2016 by SplitfireIV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starletezy Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Looks fab matey best of luck getting it sorted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 4efe is a non interference engine. you'll be fine putting a belt back on if its timed correctly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SplitfireIV Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Ok guys, stuck a new belt on this eve, turned it over by hand a few times and all sounded fine. Put a few bits on and turned her over a number of times on the ignition (no plugs in and efi fuse removed) and it sounded fine again but the oil light wasn't going out.Stuck the fuse in, plugs etc and fired her up for a second or two, oil light still not going out and the engine sounded a bit clanky. Is it safe to assume I've done the oil pump in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Did you get this sorted??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SplitfireIV Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Hi!Sorry, I never concluded this saga!As mentioned above I was cranking like mad with no oil pressure being built. Getting fed up and horribly annoyed at this stage facing the prospect of an engine tear down or hair pull out I decided I've take the oil filter off.....why, I cant remember, just what you do.....right?! Anyway, I was fighting with that and it wasnt playing ball either loosened a little, tightened a little but would budge (ok, I had one of those crappy metal strap yolks). So thought, SHAG IT!! I'm just gonna fire her up! So, turned the key and........oil light went out and oil was being fed up to the head!!! Running sweat as a nut once again. So there you have it, you can snap a belt in a 4EFE at about 30mph and avoid damage being done! Just stick in a new belt (and tensioners if you so choose) and away you go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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