Just curious, If the piston is undamaged in cylinder-1, can a new valve guide and a valve bring this engine back to life?
The valve sits at an angle to the piston so the valve can easily bent without damaging the piston:
Timing chains have it's own problems: When it is stretched, you pull the...
So an AISIN tentioner failed? Are you sure they installed an AISIN kit (Check the spelling).
Based on the miles, yeah, get new engine mounts; install all OEM parts, if A/M, don't do it. Also check the condition of exhaust manifold/exhaust gasket.
Just wanted to inform that AISIN is owned by toyota and also supplies parts to other car brands. However, the AISIN part comes in a TOYOTA box/package is far too superior to just a part made by AISIN inside an AISIN box. It is not a toyota scam to make more money. The engineering going into a...
You probably want to get it properly inspected with a qualified technician. Let's find out the kit they use. If the tensioner is tight and a good belt has been used, then I do not expect the belt to skip a tooth.
The shop took the valve cover off to fix a chewed wire? Still it should not do...
Yeah, but you drove 400 miles after the repair. If timing marks are incorrect at the install, then valves and piston will come into contact during the first crank. Did you use OEM or Mitsuboshi (belt provided in Aisin kit)? Did you replace all the parts usually get replaced in a timing belt job?