Quote Originally Posted by reym View Post
My Brother was driving the car normally on a national highway when the engine stalled, as he tried to start, some sort of fire came our from the front of the engine (not front of the car). We pulled the car then checked the engine, there is a big crack in front of the engine (belt side). Could this be a result of a broken timing chain / belt? He checks the oil and water all the time.
The L13A3 timing chain is on the other side of the engine (driver's side).

Also, the engine has only one belt running through all the components (idler pulley, A/C compressor, alternator, crankshaft).

FYI.