Timing Belt Broke While Driving!!
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Three Wheelin'
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Thanks both of you. I can see how either filing to fast or filing to slow can adversely affect your case. In this situation, I think too fast would be anything within one month of the incident and to long would be anything outside of 4 months from the incident date.
Both of you are right about the time frame, but the happy medium range is probably 1.5-4 months where the court would deem that the correct amount of time has passed for a court case to be filed against the shop.
Thanks for the input though.
Both of you are right about the time frame, but the happy medium range is probably 1.5-4 months where the court would deem that the correct amount of time has passed for a court case to be filed against the shop.
Thanks for the input though.
One on the right for me
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I mean, you're right. It doesn't make sense to wait for any type of response or wait a reasonable amount of time to try and resolve without the courts. Shame on me and everyone else for thinking otherwise.
I was only trying to help, I hope I did no harm.
Are you for real?
You acknowledged it has been two months, filing too fast has passed.
Obviously at this point he has to wait for the demand period to end.
Are you for real?
You acknowledged it has been two months, filing too fast has passed.
Obviously at this point he has to wait for the demand period to end.
Last edited by e30cabrio; Jan 28, 2010 at 02:16 PM.
One on the right for me
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I guess we just have different views on the passage of time. Two months is a relatively short period of time when you consider that he has to deal with another shop giving him information, contacting not only the bbb but also the shop who did the work and waiting for them to respond (might not be a top priority for them). In addition this occurred during the holidays so everything moves slower then too.
Again, if this was 6-8 months later I'd say get on the ball, but I don't see how waiting until the 10 days he put in his last demand letter is going to adversely affect him.
Again, if this was 6-8 months later I'd say get on the ball, but I don't see how waiting until the 10 days he put in his last demand letter is going to adversely affect him.
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What it won't do is FIRE.
Also, there wont be any flooding, since no air will be drawn in while cranking the starter.
I broke a cheapo Chinese timing belt on my CR-V last winter, in the super cold of North Dakota, at 1 AM, while driving 70 mph. Trailered the thing back to Minnesota and parked it for rest of the winter, then installed a Honda belt in the spring. Guess what? It started up and ran perfectly! No bent valves.
So, definitely put in a new belt and see if it starts. If so, do a compression test. If all seems ok, drive that baby!
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So I will keep this short and sweet. My car runs perfect, I was just saying to my wife as we were making our 400 mile trip. I am at 199,533 miles and I was saying, I can't believe it, less than 500 miles till I break the 200k mile mark.
After I drop her off outside of Philly, I continue on my way, and any of you familiar with the PA turnpike and NJ turnpike, that is when disaster occurred.
My car just shut down and my VSA light came on and I was lucky to have just coasted off the road. I knew it wasn't the alternator or the battery because as I waited for the tow truck, all my electronics continued to work.
I had it towed to a place called Precision Acura (so far their customer service is AWESOME) and the guy opened the oil cap and as I cranked the car he said "oh no". He saw the valves weren't moving and he heard the timing belt slapping inside the housing.
Now let me give you some backup. I didn't change the OEM timing belt until 155k miles and it was in great condition based on what the shop told me. I changed everything at 155k miles. Timing belt, water pump, tensioner, seals, and now not even 45k miles later this timing belt snaps.
They aren't sure if the valves are bent yet, but I'm bent over being that I'm 400 miles from home.
So do you think I have any ground for making a case with the garage who changed my timing belt? I am having the acura dealer take pictures of everything, so by tomorrow I should know more.
After I drop her off outside of Philly, I continue on my way, and any of you familiar with the PA turnpike and NJ turnpike, that is when disaster occurred.
My car just shut down and my VSA light came on and I was lucky to have just coasted off the road. I knew it wasn't the alternator or the battery because as I waited for the tow truck, all my electronics continued to work.
I had it towed to a place called Precision Acura (so far their customer service is AWESOME) and the guy opened the oil cap and as I cranked the car he said "oh no". He saw the valves weren't moving and he heard the timing belt slapping inside the housing.
Now let me give you some backup. I didn't change the OEM timing belt until 155k miles and it was in great condition based on what the shop told me. I changed everything at 155k miles. Timing belt, water pump, tensioner, seals, and now not even 45k miles later this timing belt snaps.
They aren't sure if the valves are bent yet, but I'm bent over being that I'm 400 miles from home.
So do you think I have any ground for making a case with the garage who changed my timing belt? I am having the acura dealer take pictures of everything, so by tomorrow I should know more.
I am in a similar situation. Timing belt in my 2010 zdx broke after 4 months of replacing. I read the thread and am curious to know what was the outcome of your case. Did taking them to the small matter court worked? I would really appreciate any advice.
Thanks in advance.
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