Noooo! Timing Belt Snapped!

[90brokengsx]

Hey guys,

Well I going shopping yesturday cruising about 60mph on the highway and out of no where my car made a vicious jerk and the car turned off. Luckily I was right at the off ramp. After trying to start up my car, it wouldn't budge so I took the T belt cover off and my belt was snapped. None of the teeth was broken, The Belt Just ripped in half(so bad that you can see the threads).

I am not sure if this could be a problem but within the past week, at high boost(about 17-18psi) my coolant light would turn on until I let go of throttle. Have any one else ever gotten this? Again, it ONLY turns on for a second when its above 17psi or so. Either way I hope my engine isn't f'ed up. I am going take everything apart tomorrow. If this doesn't go, I'm going to purchase an EVO 8

 

[90brokengsx]

I also forgot to mention that my Timing belt was changed a year and half ago by a mechanic. Since then, I only put 17k miles on it. My tensioner was also replaced. GOD DAMN DSMS!

 

[BoostinAWD]

Bents valves, at worst hole in the pistons.
More than likely its just the valves, buy a new set and a new timing belt, tensioner etc. And all will be well.

Buying another dsm won't help the problem

 

[91 NT Eclipse]

That's pretty crappy man. I gotta tell ya, I'd buy the EVO anyway.

 

[echo]

going 60mph it is doubtfull that everything is ok.

get the EVO

 

[BoostinAWD]

Na my uncles went while he was doing 120mph. All it took out were the valves. Get a new set of valves and a belt. Like I said. EVO would be cool though.

 

[90brokengsx]

Yea I do planning on getting the EVO. Only problem is that insurance is kinda high. THe cost of the evo isn't that bad. You can find one for about 27k.

I'll let you guys know once I take the belt apart tomorrow. Maybe my car is invinsible and nothing broke =)

 

[BoostinAWD]

$27k where
The dealerships around here want $40k+ for one.

Just last week I had a white one fly by me as I was leaving work. Yummy!! The exhaust is silent yet you can hear the turbo and bov clear as day. It was sweet watching the rear end squat down when he floored it

 

[90brokengsx]

Heh, around here, most dealerships are asking for 28k-30k. My only problem with the EVO is that the ass is ugly. The front looks nice though. Another downside to it is that the seats kinda look shitty. Its either that or the STI.