Tonight the auxiliary tensioner bearing failed and the belt disappeared into the cam belt causing all manner of confusion with valves and pistons I thik, belt is still on and intact but engine spins with no compression.

 

Where do I find a replacement or are they like the rocking horse whotsit?

 

It would be a pity to scrap the car, just got brakes and suspension all fettled.

 

1.4 16v petrol BBZ 2003/4

 

 

Ebay?

Just search "BBZ engine".

 

43 minutes ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Ebay?

Just search "BBZ engine".

 

Thanks, I see a very low mileage example for 300 plus 50 delivery.

I have a friend who is an auto mechanic, what do you reckon would be a 'mate's rate' price for the work, is it much of a fuss reprogramming ecu etc ?

8 hours ago, totoro said:

Thanks, I see a very low mileage example for 300 plus 50 delivery.

I have a friend who is an auto mechanic, what do you reckon would be a 'mate's rate' price for the work, is it much of a fuss reprogramming ecu etc ?

 

The ECU won't know it's a different engine so no reprogramming needed.

 

It's a very good opportunity to replace the clutch and make sure you replace all the belts, filters, oil etc.