[s-cars] Died on I4, now no-start

[Fred Munro]

When the serpentine belt breaks, it doesn't have to take off the t-belt
cover to knock off the t-belt. Fragments of the serpentine belt end up
inside the t-belt cover and if they get between the t-belt and the crank
pulley, the t-belt can come off. I had a new serpentine belt fail and the
t-belt cover was full of fragments. I got lucky and the t-belt stayed on.
Take good care of your serpentine belt!

Fred Munro
'94 S4


-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Fabryce
Sent: May 17, 2004 2:32 PM
To: Kenneth_Madsen at alumni.nd.edu; S-Car List
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Died on I4, now no-start


The timing belt should have a cover on it,.., If the serpentine belt has
done so much damage as to breaking that cover and knocking the timing belt
off...





I would PREPARE  to spend allot more money $$$$$$$!!!!!!!!!!




Fabryce Kutyba
Hartmann  Motorsports
www.hartmann-motorsports.com
949-475-2500


----- Original Message -----
From: "K.C. Madsen" <Kenneth_Madsen at alumni.nd.edu>
To: "S-Car List" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Died on I4, now no-start


> Talked to my mechanic and he said the serpentine belt broke.  The broken
> belt knocked the timing belt off.  His recommendation is to replace both
> belts ($500), put everything back together, and see if it runs ok...
> If any additional damage was done that would require the head to be
> removed, add another $1500.. ouch..
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: s-car-list-bounces+james.murray=ericsson.com at audifans.com
> > To: S-Car List
> > Sent: 5/16/2004 9:13 AM
> > Subject: [s-cars] Died on I4, now no-start
> >
> > Driving along at about 70mph, everything seemed fine.  Suddenly and with
> >
> > no warning, RPMS dropped like a rock and car dies.  I coasted to a stop
> > on the shoulder.  Car refused to start.  I turned the key and heard
> > nothing.  No cranking... nada.
> > I'm trying to figure out what could cause the car to die while happily
> > curising at 70 and also keep it from turning over...
> > I had it towed 130 miles to my mechanic (who I'm getting to know better
> > and better).  Perhaps it's something simple I can fix on my own before
> > he gets to it??
> >
> > t
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