Stationed at Ft Drum, went out to start car and it was -30F. Car started normally, then after a minute, it died.
After taking the top end of the engine apart, I found bent valves. Took the timing cover off and seen the timing gear had stripped. These timing gears are mostly metal, but the teeth are covered with a hard plastic. That over time, become brittle with cold temps. Then they break. Never did have the engine fixed. Wasn't worth it for an 87.
Stationed at Ft Drum, went out to start car and it was -30F. Car started normally, then after a minute, it died.
After taking the top end of the engine apart, I found bent valves. Took the timing cover off and seen the timing gear had stripped. These timing gears are mostly metal, but the teeth are covered with a hard plastic. That over time, become brittle with cold temps. Then they break. Never did have the engine fixed. Wasn't worth it for an 87.
- Michael L., Elmira, NY, US