Lost Serpentine Belt - Toyota Yaris Forums

NickNickNick · 07-18-2011, 10:58 PM

So here's an unpleasant update.

Engine is blown.

Overheating caused some warping, head gasket problems, etc. The mechanic I spoke to (toyota dealership) figures the electrical system failed at some point, because the check engine light should have come on when the belt came off, not after the engine overheated. The extra 5-10km I drove without realizing the belt was off may have done it.

I am somewhat surprised that there wouldn't be any warning signs of this occurring, seeing as I just had my oil changed 5 days ago, and had the full 120,000km service inspection about 2 months or less ago. I really thought I wouldn't have any types of problems like this until I hit 240,000km. I recently had the serpentine belt replaced at the dealership as well, in the early winter, about 8 months ago.

Any idea what a new engine, plus labour, a belt, and a rad cap will cost?

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07-18-2011, 10:58 PM	#7
NickNickNick Drives: 06 Silver Yaris 3-door Manual Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 96	So here's an unpleasant update. Engine is blown. Overheating caused some warping, head gasket problems, etc. The mechanic I spoke to (toyota dealership) figures the electrical system failed at some point, because the check engine light should have come on when the belt came off, not after the engine overheated. The extra 5-10km I drove without realizing the belt was off may have done it. I am somewhat surprised that there wouldn't be any warning signs of this occurring, seeing as I just had my oil changed 5 days ago, and had the full 120,000km service inspection about 2 months or less ago. I really thought I wouldn't have any types of problems like this until I hit 240,000km. I recently had the serpentine belt replaced at the dealership as well, in the early winter, about 8 months ago. Any idea what a new engine, plus labour, a belt, and a rad cap will cost?