Question about Honda motor

[Flight_740]

I have a 96 accord with the Vtec engine. If the timing belt snaps, does it take the motor out? It happened and Im just wondering if it's even worth putting a new belt on the car.

[wikked]

I do believe that's an interference engine...
A quick Googling seems to support that theory.

New belt FTW :thumbsup

[86GUTLASS]

Im almost positive its a interferance motor.Put a new belt on it and you might be fine.But if you were at a high rpm when it broke then there is a chance some of the valves may be bent.Also when you do the t-belt replace the balance shaft belt and check the balance shaft seal(they like to leak and or pop out,there is a retainer to hold the seal FROM HONDA)If you need any help with it let me know.I have a little experiance with Honda's;)

[fly5150]

Getting a head for that motor shouldn't be too expensive. There should be plenty floating around town.

[Flight_740]

Car is not even worth a new head if it's bad. This is a total winter beater.

[ThatWhiteCivic]

I would just try putting a new belt on it. Hopefully the valves aren't bent too much.

[Al]

96 accord EX...
If the vtec was on, you might be in trouble.

How many miles? Would you be interested in a trade and cash for my integra (if the valves are not bent)?

I'm guessing it was the original t-belt unless the car has 250k on it. According to some honda mechanics I have spoken to, the t-belts on most hondas go around 150k.

[Flight_740]

220k. It happened when down-shifting. Car made a high pitched squeeling noise then quit. I can see inside the timing cover and the gears are not moving when the engine cranks.

[Al]

That must have been the original t-belt.