THEY ARE LIABLE GET LEGAL ADVICE FAST .Photos would be handy .
"Sabrina" <Sabrina.A.Taylor@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I took my 2000 S80 Turbo Volvo in for a Timing Belt change yesterday.
> It was supposed to be a one day repair but I got a call yesterday
> saying they were waiting for a 'gasket' and that to call today. When
> I called today I was informed that the Tensioner that they put on
> failed damaging the pistons and gasket and they have to take it apart
> to see the extent of the damage....
>
> They said to keep my rental car 'that I am paying for' because my car
> will not be ready until at least Tuesday
>
> What does this mean to my engine? I know the sever damage that every
> mechanic warned me about as a reason to change the belt has now
> happened...Is my engine damaged. What should the mechanic do now?
>
> Most importantly....
>
> Who is liable for what?? They will take care of this right?
>
> History on car:
> -Purchased on February 3, 2007
> -112673 miles on it
> -Took it to a Volvo specialist to find out when I could expect to fix
> what and was told the following:
> Timing Belt - IMMEDIATELY
> Rear Brakes - within 3,000 miles
> Control Arm Bushings - As soon as I can
>