So yesterday I was pulling into my driveway (fortunately) and just as I rolled up the small hill, my car sputtered, died, and backfired...LOUD! Sounded like a shotgun going off under my trunk. Anyway, first think I did was get out and look for oil to be pouring out of my engine. No oil, no coolant. Small sigh of relief. Though I probably shouldn't have, I attempted to restart my car. Started. Put it in first gear, let the clutch out, rolled backwards. Shutdown! I called a couple friends, and one of them mentioned moving backwards, is definitely a timing issue, so I assumed the belt broke.

Today I took the valve cover and the top half of the timing cover off, and the belt appeared ok. Hell even the cams were still lined up (or appeared to be). However the belt was definitely loose. Ironically I replaced the timing belt about 2 years ago, so I'm assuming it must be the tensioner. New ones appear to be pretty cheap, so I'm not really worried about it.

I have a code number 3 (MAP sensor) popping up, but I think after I replace the tensioner and reset the timing I'm just going to clear the code and try to restart. I'm praying there's no serious internal damage. Even if there is I actually have another engine, but its from an automatic. Far as I know the only difference is the intake manifold (EGR).

If anyone has any advice I wouldn't complain. I'll update regularly.