Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Honda Civic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual
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My good friend just threw the timing belt on his 01 civic at 126K miles and our car (2000 civic) is at 116K. Our question is, are either of our engines interference engines??? I'm doing my belt now before I'm stuck like him, but need to know if I should even start on his or just get a new head for it and go from there??? this is a high octane web-site thanks for all the answers...

Hi 88bronco,

It should be a on interference engine but then again it does not mean that it cannot be damaged.
It will depend on the situation when the belt gave way.
Low engine runnig speed normally don't cause any problem but when at high speed, the valves might not be closing fast enough not to interfere.
Check the valve clearances to see if any are excessive would give you an idea if they had been hit.