Honda Civic Repair Question
Topics covered: Valves, Timing belt, Compression.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on September 9, 2007
Timing belt
If the timing belt breaks, will it bend the valves and/or ruin the engine?
1995 Honda Civic LX 4cyl auto, 135000 miles
1995 Honda Civic LX 4cyl auto, 135000 miles
Asked by davesdinerAnswer
Replied on September 10, 2007
Hi there,
Sorry to say this, but yes. Honda's will bend valves if a timing belt breaks, It is unusual for any piston damage to occur, but they will bend valves and crack valve guides. Best practice is to replace the belt and do a compression test to prove any damage has occurred.
mark (mhpautos)
