2000 Isuzu Rodeo Question broken timing belt

2000 ISUZU RODEO
145,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RAYMAN1958
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the idler pulley for the timing belt bearings blew up threw the timing belt off when this happened i was on the road at 55mph now that i got it put back together the engine misses real bad could of it bent some valves when the timing was out
Sep 28, 2010 at 8:06 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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very good chance yes, this is an interference motor.
Sep 28, 2010 at 8:14 PM
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