Citroen C2 snapped timing belt - should I have a go at fixing

[dozeydustman]

The TU engine is quite easy to work on, I’d whip the head off, see if there’s any damage and swap the head complete with valves if the piston crowns are OK. Discount code for Euro Crap parts/autodoc you should be able to get it running again for around £100-150

[MikeR]

15 hours ago, New POD said:

What's the worst? It's already scrap. Can't make it more scrap. 

it has just become my retirement project ........

spewed work this morning and givin in my notice .

[New POD]

I need more information on the second sentence @MikeR

[MikeR]

1 hour ago, MikeR said:

 

23 minutes ago, New POD said:

I need more information on the second sentence @MikeR

 

Stopped work , RETIRED ....

[ruffgeezer]

You don't mention if it is an 8v 1.4 or a 16v 1.6

The latter is more expensive a repair unless using a part-worn head. 

You'll need a head gasket set, timing belt kit with tensioners and a water pump. 

Make sure all the debris from the old belt is removed.  Timing hole for the crank is behind the cap for the oil filter housing. 

Check the sills are alright before even considering it. 

[MikeR]

44 minutes ago, ruffgeezer said:

You don't mention if it is an 8v 1.4 or a 16v 1.6

The latter is more expensive a repair unless using a part-worn head. 

You'll need a head gasket set, timing belt kit with tensioners and a water pump. 

Make sure all the debris from the old belt is removed.  Timing hole for the crank is behind the cap for the oil filter housing. 

Check the sills are alright before even considering it. 

single cam , 8 valve head , should be ok to lift ,

just wondering if it will need skimming ...

[New POD]

14 minutes ago, MikeR said:

single cam , 8 valve head , should be ok to lift ,

just wondering if it will need skimming ...

I know a place in Bootle that will skim it. I would say 100%. 

[New POD]

1 hour ago, MikeR said:

Stopped work , RETIRED ....

Are we a party having. 

[bigfella2]

Would it need skimming though? it not like the head gasket has gone causing it to overheat, so in theory the head should still be flat.

[MikeR]

Can ye get timin belt on bottom pully with out removin it ?

[Faker]

On 3/10/2022 at 2:33 PM, bigfella2 said:

Would it need skimming though? it not like the head gasket has gone causing it to overheat, so in theory the head should still be flat.

In theory yes you may be correct. No history of being overheated etc... examine head machined face, no pitting or other damage... throw a steel rule across the face and check its square. Always worked for me

[MikeR]

had a word with a tame mechanic and he advised not going the fix it route ....

and then arranged a 200 note scrappage for me with a mate , which is a lot more than I was expecting !!

and the new wiper blade on the C2 fitted our C1   ,, win wiin !!

[reb]

It's my opinion that it's never worth fixing a C2 because they rot so prolifically. Mine rotted away sat in a relatively dry unit for a year.