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08/02/2006: "car update"
Apparently when the timing belt went, so too went my water pump and the belt pulley. $500 is the estimate. Fortunately, my Escort is a 1.9L engine which is a non-interference engine (unlike the same year 1.8L engine) so there's little possibility that I bent a valve or anything. It would suck to get it repaired just to find out that the engine is toast.
So, this week's paycheck is going to fix the car. In the next few months I'm going to get some mainantence things taken car of (transmission fliud replaced, plugs and possibly wires) to ensure that my investment will not be in vain!
Replies: 4 comments
on Thursday, August 3rd, Chrisite said:
How do men know these things about cars.... like it is a 1.9L non-interference engine, unlike a 1.8L engine, which was used during the same year??? My engine is silver with black rubbery parts. That is all I know about it 
on Thursday, August 3rd, anon said:
I'm assuming that's what the mechanic told him.
on Friday, August 4th, faith said:
No, it's not what the mechanic told me. I did some research; it's what I do best.
Clever nickname, 'anon.' From now on, either identify yourself or go the fuck away.
Christie: I do know my way around a car, and did know about the possibility of engine damage exists when the timing belt snaps. That's what made me look it up.
on Saturday, August 5th, Christie said:
And that is what makes you the man! 
