My16V dies

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Sounds like the cam seized up.  don't know if this is even remotely
possible, but it would take some serious malfunction to strip the teeth like
that.

Larry

> I was just sitting at the stop light when the car
> shuts off. I didn't hear any abnormal sounds. It
> wasn't running too hot. The car just died. A policemen
> helped me get the car off the road. I had it towed to
> work, which was where I was heading. At work I notice
> something is up with the timing belt. It is not
> turning as I run the starter. I remove the timing belt
> cover and see teeth missing. That must be it. I figure
> I must have done some serious damage. The funny thing
> is, the belt has barely 30k on it. What could have
> caused those teeth to go like that? I think I got some
> rebuilding ahead of me. Any advice about what to do
> next would be appreciated.
>
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> Jorel Jackson
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> 1987 16v & 1985 8v Sciroccos
> 2000 Neon ES
> Jaguar XK 180
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