Lost timing belt
I need to know if the valves can be hit by the pistons when you fail a timing belt? Would you assume the pistons made contact??
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yes Honda engines are whats called interference engines so if your timing belt slips or breaks you run a high chance of the pistons smacking the bejesus out of the valves.
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To test for engine damage, reinstall a new timing belt and then compression test all four cylinders (see DIY compression test link in my signature). Good luck.
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Thanks guys, I will replace the belt and test. Would you also replace the water pump with the belt?
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It's recommended that you change the timing belt, tensioner set, water pump, and thermostat at about 100,000 mile intervals.
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Investment in a new water pump and tensioner should await determination that the engine sustained no damage.
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^ of course
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Good suggestion on the tensioner.
Now my next problem. The crank pulley bolt will not release. Can I use heat on it?? I am leaving it in gear and using the drive train to hold the engine so I have very little leverage. Is there some means of immobilizing the engine? I can find no mention of an immobilizer in the service manual. |
you need the honda pulley removal tool like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE-pzP8g_x4
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Originally Posted by ej6buddy
(Post 611795)
you need the honda pulley removal tool like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE-pzP8g_x4
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