Idler pully broke

[oldbugeye]

Yesterday I was driving about 35mph in my 92 legacy turbo when I herd a pop and the car died. I popped the hood I could see the timing belt, it broke the timing cover . So we took it home on a toe rope. I took of the timing coves to find an idler pulley in peaces in the case. So my question is is the motor ruined did it bend the valves at all?

[suba]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that your engine should be non-interference so there shouldn't be any damage to the valves.

[ericem]

^^ your 100% correct non interference.

Buy a cheap good kit like this. Has a Japanese belt, and the idlers were japanese too.

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Use your original bolts!

[oldbugeye]

Its good to hear that my motor is ok. So a new belt and new idlers and it will be OK That scared the shit out of me I thought the motor was toast.

[macipusy]

Replace all the idlers as well as the tensioner pulley. It might be a good idea to do the water pump while you are in there....depending on when it was done last.

[supra90turbo]

The cog-idler blew up on my white legacy last fall. The belt didn't jump, but it was real close!

Wish I could have gotten one of those kits when I did mine, didn't pay much more than that, but every bit counts!