Timing Belt Auto Tensioner Bolt Broke

So finally at 97k miles, I change my timing belt with a Gates kit from Rock Auto. Kit came with new A new hydraulic tensioner, idlers pulleys water pump, belt etc. I change everthing and runs great for a bout a week.

Yesterday at work I hear bad noises, instantly think its rod knock, spun bearings ect. Had it towed home. Once I got home I took the timing covers off to find timing belt fuzz everywhere. I was able to pull out the auto tensioner assembly by hand, the part with the pulley on it. The single bolt that holds it on had backed out about a half inch and broke.


I dont believe the timing got messed up, although it was started a few times to hear the noise.

I have peered in at the intake valves and they all look fine. Cant see the exhaust valves with the headers on.


I was planning on removing whats left from the bolt in the block, getting a new auto tensioner bolt and belt and seeing if it runs.

Thought on how to remove the bolt , and about the condition of the exhaust valves??




TL,DR ----Bad engine noises, result, auto tensioner for the timing belt, bolt backed out and broke.

Intake vlaves look fine, not sure about exhaust.

Plan, remove whats left of the bolt , buy new bolt and timing belt. Put back together. .

THOUGHTS??