It is quite common, the idler pully is known to seize and do exactly what yours has done. Over tightening isn't the problem. The pully itself should be checked each time the belts are changed.
Worst case is a number of bent valves and possible head and piston damage. Anyhow the head needs to come off to have a look.
21-Aug-2006, 09:38 
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