Hello,
I have a 2003 Rio-basic model 1.6 DOHC – it stopped. It lost power in the middle of an intersection, so I tried to start it like anyone would have done. Long story short, got it home replaced timing belt, still won’t start. I believe there is internal engine damage, as when I was replacing the timing belt, the exhaust and intake cams where almost completely 180 degrees of the timing marks, so by my tiring to start it when it stopped most likely caused internal damage. SO where do I go now? Take the engine apart, how much trouble might I be looking at – since the car is ten years old, in a professional opinion would it even be worth going any farther? I live in New York and the winters and rust have taking hold, I was hoping to get the rest of this year out of it, so 10 more months is what I was looking at before this happened. It has started to nickel and dime me. Any professional opinion would be appreciated.
I have a 2003 Rio-basic model 1.6 DOHC – it stopped. It lost power in the middle of an intersection, so I tried to start it like anyone would have done. Long story short, got it home replaced timing belt, still won’t start. I believe there is internal engine damage, as when I was replacing the timing belt, the exhaust and intake cams where almost completely 180 degrees of the timing marks, so by my tiring to start it when it stopped most likely caused internal damage. SO where do I go now? Take the engine apart, how much trouble might I be looking at – since the car is ten years old, in a professional opinion would it even be worth going any farther? I live in New York and the winters and rust have taking hold, I was hoping to get the rest of this year out of it, so 10 more months is what I was looking at before this happened. It has started to nickel and dime me. Any professional opinion would be appreciated.
