I was on the freeway today and my timing belt snapped. Is it a guarantee that Im looking at an engine replacement, or is it possible that I "lucked" out and left with only a snapped belt and a re-time?

Also how can I check to see if all the valves are in good shape w/o removing the head? I would like to get the car back running by Monday.

 

I personally broke a timing belt on a D15B7 before and got away with it (tried to start it a few times too before I knew what happened) It's like playing Russian roulette though

 

Actually i cranked the engine as well twice thinking it could have been an electrical issue. So how can I test to see if I got lucky?

 

Compression and or Leakdown test. Install a new timing belt and fire the motor and pray.

 

Install a new timing belt with the cam and crank synchronized at TDC1. Then compression test the cylinders.

 

Just got in from replacing the belt and water pump since that needed to be done. SEEMS as if I dodged a bullet, but only time and the compression test will tell. Thanks again guys

 

i have seen a number of single cams break the belt and were fine..