RB20DET Timing Belt Broke

[robbie2009]

I'm debating to buy a full rb20det motorset for $800 with a broken timing belt. I was reading on another site where WDracing said the valves never contact the piston on a rb20det( http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic9271.htm ), and then others saying it is a interference engine. Whats true?

[Sil240]

Compression TESTLeakdown TEST

Take a wrench and spin the motor see if there's contact or blockage.

[Coolwhip]

the RB20 is an interference motor. But like Brian said compression test and leak down the motor. But if it doesn't have a belt on it, don't go spinning the motor.

[robbie2009]

dang since it is a interference motor, might be cheaper to get another rb besides this one. could be minor or major damage with that one then :/

[mott6904]

I have a spare set of valves if you end up buying that engine.

[robbie2009]

alright, i'll remember that