Worst Luck Ever! Do I need a new engine?

[ashy90]

Originally Posted by SD1too

Hello Adam,

It's not possible to take off the covers to check at the roadside so let's not be too pessimistic about this. The belts are good for 90,000 miles (MG Rover data) and it's very unlikely that another component caused belt failure at only 55,000 miles.

My recommendation is that you don't rely upon the AA's opinion. Get a considered, accurate diagnosis. For example, you could have the common case of fuel filter separation. Does the engine turn normally when you operate the starter?

Simon

Why isn’t it possible at the road side?