My cam belt has failed

[puma86]

Hey,

My flamin cam belt went last night. Called the AA and got towed home etc. Anyway, I'm fully aware that this will be expensive to fix and know that it would poss be cheaper to get a new engine put in. Question is, where would I get a re con or new engine?

Any help would be great, thank you
Kate :o)

[Toureman]

As your keeping your car details secret it's hard to give an answer.

[puma86]

yes that would help, lol.
sorry didn't notice.
It's a Ford Puma, V reg so '99.

[chas2008]

very rare an engine is needed when a cambelt fails..really depends on the damage thats been done..until the head is removed and the various components inspected there is no real way of knowing.

[jake-the-peg]

1.7? You won't like this:

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4161/i s_/ai_n14600102

Apparently they're known for premature cambelt failure.

[puma86]

Thank you for that, and every one else for your help/comments.

Kati :o)