UPDATE: Timing Belt Snapped. Car broke down, downtown kirkland

[tonyloban]

Should I attempt to jump it?

[iansane]

I'm no expert but I could come take a look at it if you want? Sounds like the tbelt though.

[tonyloban]

I'm no expert but I could come take a look at it if you want? Sounds like the tbelt though.

That would be awesome man. I'm free all day tomorrow or Wednesday after 12.

[mucoyekul87ETA]

Whats the scoop tonyloban? you still stuck? I think a that YES a video would help. I'm also pretty close by, and would be glad to try to help.

The way you describe it dying in traffic sounds like you have a bad Main Relay, but your car would still make a cranking noise when trying to start...Also if it was the Main Relay, the car might restart. Have you returned to the car to try to start it since it died?

[tonyloban]

If someone has the time to come by and check it out, text me at 206 681 8238.

I'm dead broke so I can't pay anyone for it.

I can't anymore today but I'm free tomorrow after 12 until 6 and Friday all day until 6. Sarurday most likely all day.

I haven't tried anything yet or even really looked because my mom is at the hospital right now and I've been really busy.

[kid325e]

Has anyone tried banging on the tank with a hammer to see if the fuel pump is your issue? If not it's worth a shot, but yeah, if you aren't seeing the cam move, etc, i'm pretty sure your TB is busted!

[Gerta]

Tony,

When was the last maintenance done on the Timing Belt? R3V has a really good write up on changing that ... if I could do it you most certainly can.

Let me know if no one swings by ... I could possibly do it tomorrow.

Gerta

[Todd Black 88]

If it was running when it died, it's not the starter. The starter is off when running.

My bet is timing belt.

[iansane]

I got caught up with some other things today and can't make it over there. Tomorrow after I get off work around six I could roll by?

[tonyloban]

I got caught up with some other things today and can't make it over there. Tomorrow after I get off work around six I could roll by?

I need to leave at like 6:40 tomorrow the latest. That should be plenty of time to check it out, right? I live really close to your work.

I already ordered all my parts for the timing belt from ecs two weeks ago but they went on back order. It's been 4 years and the timing belt is due for sure.

[tonyloban]

Btw, in case people didn't know, this guy on youtube makes videos about repairs and maintenance for e30s. He just a couple days ago did the timing belt video. There's officially a video for the timing belt now.

Link: https://youtu.be/wpPmbiIcusQ

[Gerta]

I need to leave at like 6:40 tomorrow the latest. That should be plenty of time to check it out, right? I live really close to your work.

I already ordered all my parts for the timing belt from ecs two weeks ago but they went on back order. It's been 4 years and the timing belt is due for sure.

4 years seems like a stretch to wait for a timing belt! If those are on back order, why not call Blunttech or Gutenparts to get one quicker?

[tonyloban]

So it's the timing belt. Not going to ask questions here about next steps to not spam PNW.

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and help and a special thank you to iansane for coming over to check it out.

[Habla]

Sorry man. On the other hand, old bmws never die, they just get faster.

[Xecure]

So it's the timing belt. Not going to ask questions here about next steps to not spam PNW.

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and help and a special thank you to iansane for coming over to check it out.

I just went through this also. What do you plan to do next?