4Driver4

Better yet, why didn't they determine it was good before charging to replace it?

4Driver4

Even with the head off and/or the valves removed, it is very difficult to tell. Only when they get the belt on right will we find out for sure.

Hoog23

and didn't have to replace it.

But I would doubt they would have swapped a new one in just to test it and then put my old one back on?

I'm so pee'd that they hadn't even pulled the crank sprocket to check the key yet. I mean I clearly told the guy to check it last Tues - but he swore up and down how their mechanic's are the best in the business and they could tell that the key was fine.

I think I've received some dis-information because I got passed between two SA's while the first one was out for surgery last week. My SA is a nice guy but I don't think he is getting all the info from the shop to answer my (your) questions. I plan to drop by the shop on Thurs or Fri when they should have the sprocket and balancer off. The parts manager somewhat knows me by now so I am thinking of stopping by to talk to him first.

Luckilly I still have another car to drive.

4Driver4

Now that there are three parties, a substancial amount of money, and potential liability involved, I'd want to see that thing come apart and have someone explain exactly what they are doing/seeing when it is disassembled.

Hoog23

I guess it is my money.

4Driver4

Of the three parties involved, I know which one is most likely to get screwed. :-(

The Crapple

just compare the timing marks on the cam sprocket, the crank pulley, and the flywheel on the back of the engine. if they don't match up, then you can start ripping stuff apart

Turbo_Anarchy

That is the question of the day for the service adviser and tech.

4Driver4

...should both be at TDC at the same time.

Hoog23

They still have not torn it down as they want to have parts in stock first. Current theory is that it is the bolt that holds the pulley on (isn't there also a key built into the pulley?).