yella said:... i changed mine at 80000 k .... there were no cracks in it, and when i checked the length it had no stretched either. In our cars though you can run it till it snaps if you like, we have no interference. However it was fairly easy job to do, took me about 2 hours or so.
+ friction said:Seriously, it is not really an issue if it breaks?
Can anyone verify that?
Thanks.
Same with neonsRudy23 said:I thought the older Hondas (pre 2001) were the only cars with interference engines i.e. if the timing belt breaks, the valves break too.
I have a friend with an older Prelude who's belt broke and he suffered no damage.Rudy23 said:I thought the older Hondas (pre 2001) were the only cars with interference engines i.e. if the timing belt breaks, the valves break too.
I am also curious whether this is true for our cars. (canada)
+ friction said:Seriously, it is not really an issue if it breaks?
Can anyone verify that?
Thanks.
SciFiMan said:Yes, the engine just stops running and there won't be any valve damage if the engine is a non-interference design. Had it go out on my 89 Civic but no damage was done, unless you count the $75 towing charge and wasting over a hour beside the highway in the rain at night waiting for the truck.