32,000 miles ago, 3 years ago, i had the timing belt replaced in colorado springs. This was the third belt installed on the car - a 98 forester with 207,000 miles.
The mechanics today found this belt to be folded under itself, with the back of the belt worn away as if it had been worn down by a guide. All tensioners looked ok, but they wondered / suspected if the belt was installed / aligned correctly. I have not seen it myself.
The belt failed on the mountain pass last friday (from another post), and destroyed most valves of the 2.5 DOHC. The car is 100 miles away from home and the mechanic who put in this last belt.
I don't see an implied warranty on the receipt for the work with the timing belt that lasted 32,000 miles.
what would you do, suggestions on how to proceed appreciated. repair work expected to be well over $2k.
The mechanics today found this belt to be folded under itself, with the back of the belt worn away as if it had been worn down by a guide. All tensioners looked ok, but they wondered / suspected if the belt was installed / aligned correctly. I have not seen it myself.
The belt failed on the mountain pass last friday (from another post), and destroyed most valves of the 2.5 DOHC. The car is 100 miles away from home and the mechanic who put in this last belt.
I don't see an implied warranty on the receipt for the work with the timing belt that lasted 32,000 miles.
what would you do, suggestions on how to proceed appreciated. repair work expected to be well over $2k.