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Honda Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Distributor, Timing belt.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on May 26, 2006

Timing belt

Do i need to replace my timing belt, if the rotor underneath the distributor cap is not spinning
Avatar Asked by nattyb4ksu

Answer

Replied on May 26, 2006

If the distributer gear is good you will have to replace a lot of things including the cyl head because the engine is an interference engine and a broken timimg belt wipes out the valves. Good luck

Tiny Answered by losone
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Replied on May 26, 2006

Is there a way to check if the distributor gear is good? If i have to replace all those parts, considering how old my car is, should I just look to get a new one? Thanks for all your help.

Tiny Response from nattyb4ksu
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Replied on May 27, 2006

You didn't provide me the make, model, year and mileage of your car so I can't make an accurate judgement.

If the engine spins over like you have no spark pulgs in the holes then it is a broken timimg belt You can remove the valve cover and see if the valves move when you turn over the engine.

As a reminder, the timing belt replacement on most Hondas is 60K on earlier models and 90K on newer models.

Good Luck

Tiny Answered by losone
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