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I'm not 100%, but I think the twin cam excel is the same motor as my gsr lancer - 4g61 1600 16v (or is it lantra sports / s coupe?).

I snapped a belt at 110kph / 3700rpm - 5+ bent valves and cracked a few of the guides.

Had only done 30,000km after the PO had a mechanic put a new one in at 100,000. One of the rollers on the belt pre-tensioner was a little sticky and didn't get checked properly.

Long story short, I did all the labour - had the head rebuilt at a shop.

Gaskets = $100+
Head rebuild with valves / guides = $500+
Timing belt = $80
roller bearing = $70

I'm sure it cost me over $1000..

The price for a full reco head off the shelf was over $1400.

Low kms engine on ebay the other week - $250 complete with everything + gearbox etc, should have got it as a spare.

I hope you didn't do too much damage to it, I'd prefer fixing my mini over doing that job again.
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All the other belts for it now appear to be made in China- I tried one and found it a VERY loose fit.


India was the creator of my new timing chain. Is it a little loose?? its hard to tell the difference between it and my old disintegrating chain o_0

Most new chains now are c-r-a-p, even duplex. I've seen new chains in UK boxes as loose as what I took off.
Once upon a time the Poms sold us good (Renold) chain. Not now it seems.
Best duplex ones now I reckon are the Jwis, and Rolon. Not as cheap as some..
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what about that rubber one you had doc, you said it was going to benjamin,

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minivanman wrote:
I'm not 100%, but I think the twin cam excel is the same motor as my gsr lancer - 4g61 1600 16v (or is it lantra sports / s coupe?).
Lantra's the same as the Lancer.

The Twin Cam excel has its own engine. Complete with Plastic Rocker Cover.
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The Twin Cam excel has its own engine. Complete with Plastic Rocker Cover

i've been told the most expensive part to manufacture on a exel is the glass, i believe it too.
my sisters nissan exa broke a timing belt once, ruined the engine.

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Been talking with my dad about it. IS possible that it is a broken tooth not a broken belt. We hope to have a look at it today. Depends on the weather and how busy Dad is with work. Will keep everyone updated for sure!!
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Good news is the timing belt isn't actually snapped. Gonna replace it and see if that fixes the problem. Everyone keep your fingers crossed for me!
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i broke a timing chain in my Bitsamissing Nimbus at aout 100kph...

i think the planets had aligned because it did no damage at all, and all it needed was the new chain (incl removing the fragments of the old one) and i could drive it again....

unfortunately.... :P

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i broke a timing chain in my Bitsamissing Nimbus at aout 100kph...


Serves you right for even buying one!!!!

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i didn't ... i inherited it frm the father in law who owned it from new...

1985 model with 110,000ks on it....

probably why the chain broke when it did...

but i learned the rds around macclesfield in that thing.. :)

and 360s too :P

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