On 2008-04-09, Marc Gerges <marc.gerges@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Toby Newman <google@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> Will it be okay to drive the car for a 18 mile journey without that
belt?
>> I'm rather baffled how it's generating sparks for the spark plugs, but
it got
>> me home ok, so I must be missing something in my understanding.
>
> Your car's got a battery. That's what gives energy to generate sparks.
>
> If it starts, it should get you there, as long as you refrain from using
> wipers, heater, radio etc. The spark plugs need very high voltage, but
> not really a lot of power.
Duh, of course, thanks. Late night hurried posting :)
I got to work fine, charged the battery, bought a new belt for £3 from
PartCo
and had the whole thing fitted in less than 20 minutes.
I wonder what a garage would have charged me: £50 for an hour's labour?
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-Toby
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