Mitsubishi Repair: timing belt broke, timing belts, newer cars

Question
i have a 2002 galant. i was driving at a high speed when the timing belt broke and the car dies.Well after weeks of ripping into the car and trying to get to the timing belt. I finally got there so now im in the process of trying to get the new belt's back on i guess the main question at this time is. the main sprocket that the tentioner belt and timing belt go on were is the stationary mark on the engine for that sprocket and what do you think the chances of the valves not being bent are? and if they are were do i go from there?

Answer
Nate: Oh good question I wonder how many times I have heard this. I have seen them when no damage was done, but that is up to how soon you shut down the car and did you try to start it again. Did you know it was the timing belt when it went? How fast you were going, the road and what not. If the valves are bent then you are talking a valve job and that is taking the engine apart. You have to decided if you want to put that kind of money into the car but then the car is not that old. But still how many miles is on this car? I mean I thought timing belts on these newer cars are to go to 100,000 miles before needing to be replaced. Have you checked out mitsubishisucks.com sometimes they have recalls on things. Still with the timing belt, I hope you got a repair manual and get the new belt on the right timing marks. On older cars those marks are darn hard to see at times. I know it took me three times to get a car started because I could not see those darn marks. Ah you could pull the head off the engine and check out the valves. That way you would know for sure on those valves. Best bet is to have a good repair manual, I like Haynes they walk you through things and have pictures too. Got to love those pictures... :~). You are a picture kind of guy right?? Oh just kidding. But keep me posted on this would you? As I often wonder what happens to people with these cars. Hope this helps and good luck! Linda