busted timing belt????????????????

[E30Spaz]

has anyone here busted their timing belt? if so is it true that the valves will bend? what is the chance of the valves being okay?from what i have heard they always bend can any one help me with this pondering thought?

[dasparkybad]

I work for a bmw specialist and have never seen a busted timing belt that did not bend at least one valve but thats not to say it is not possible the only way to find out is to fit a new one and try and turn the engine (spark plugs removed) go slowly if you have any resistance to turning it you probably have a bent valve do not try to force it past this point if so as you will do further damage ! if not and the engine turns freely do a compression test to make shure all the valves are sealing
good luck

[tylerma]

my cam belt went about 2 months ago
when i took the head off it had hit and bent 1 valve

[touring170]

my mates 318i g reg m40 engine teeth came off the belt and it was ok never seen that b4 must b blessed by angels ?