Yes, but not always does it happen to create such drastic results.

Mine did start to sound similar to what you describe. It sat for 3 yrs before I bought it with 8k on a 60k. 3 weeks into owner ship the sound appeared.

The pump froze at 55mph the idler self destructed, the tensioner followed. The crank teeth stripped the belt smooth. I assumed carnage, but valves and pistons survived unscathed!







Luck, maybe! I would definitely figure it out before finding out the hard way though...