Just got an initial diagnosis on my Golf...

[Speedydub]

The timing belt tensioner had seized, which is why the belt snapped. Nick (mechanic) is waiting for a new belt and tensioner, then he will see what other damage there is.

  :'(

[davidhawkins_78]

Fingers crossed for you matey - might be a blessing in disguise though - head work and cams

[gibby]

Good luck speedy, hope it's good news. Well as good as it can be in the circumstances obviously  

[Speedydub]

Hope its not too bad. Nick reckons more damage is likely

[gibby]

Cars eh ! Like women I'm afraid, can't live with them, can't live without them  ......oh yeah, and they take a lot of maintenance and all your money  

[kniterider]

hope yours is better than my poor 20v speedy!!! ive wiped out a shate load of valves marked all the pistons and generally made a mess!! gonna sting me around ?400 and thats doin it me self, hate to think of what it would cost at a main dealer! ?1000's i reckon

Gaz :'(

[Dinky]

Fingers crossed that its not too bad speedy!
Thanx for the advice bout usin that zymol-saved me polishin the car-the car came up great!  

Dinky  

[Speedydub]

sweeeeet......I love zymol