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ef-civic
03-01-2008, 09:07 PM
hey my timing belt snapped is there a chance that i didnt bend my valves ???
EuroDude
03-01-2008, 09:10 PM
What is your engine?

Some SOHC engines are safe, most DOHC engine are interference type engines (pistons hit the valves).

You can replace the timing belt and manually turn the engine, if it turns normally, it might be ok to start it up.

If in doubt, tow it to a mechanic and get them to check it out properly.
ef-civic
03-01-2008, 09:16 PM
i have mechanic looking at it tomorrow.. but people reckon i have bent them... its sohc.. and i wasnt going very fast.. like 20 - 30km/h.. and motor cut off.. as if i stalled it..
VTi_b0i
03-01-2008, 09:19 PM
expect the worst man... those motors are poo... same thing happend to mine 5years ago
buy my car matt :)
ef-civic
03-01-2008, 09:33 PM
lol yeah i am... but im hoping its not the worst.. haha
TheGoodDeal
04-01-2008, 04:53 PM
hey my timing belt snapped is there a chance that i didnt bend my valves ???

You can check in this brochure to see your car is interference type or not http://www.gates.com/downloads/downl...older=brochure
EuroDude
04-01-2008, 04:58 PM
You can check in this brochure to see your car is interference type or not http://www.gates.com/downloads/downl...older=brochure


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The document you requested was not found. That is all.

Use this link instead
http://www.gates.com/part_locator/index.cfm?location_id=3598&go=Interference
EuroDude
04-01-2008, 05:11 PM
1989 Honda Civic 4-Cyl. 1.5L = Interference
1989 Honda Civic 4-Cyl. 1.6L = Interference
ef-civic
04-01-2008, 07:17 PM
all good :D didnt bend any valves.. cars fixed.. set me back all up including parts... 320$
EuroDude
04-01-2008, 07:21 PM
^ Very lucky Vegamite
ef-civic
04-01-2008, 07:37 PM
haha indeed haha and cheap too !! haha
VTi_b0i
05-01-2008, 12:05 PM
lol u certainly got lucky mang!
but i wanted u to expect the worst so u didnt have a heart attack if it happend lol
defect
06-01-2008, 01:55 PM
i bent my valves when my belt snapped.

still regretting it till this day. haha
ef-civic
06-01-2008, 08:21 PM
lol well i guess i must be the lucky one ?? did the water pump seaze up ?? is that why it snappeD?
checkers
21-01-2008, 11:09 AM
Mine just snapped :(

It's B16a1 with free spinning belt.
Anyone know if I possibly bent the valves?
There was no noise when it snapped just went to 0 revs and died.
ef-civic
21-01-2008, 08:31 PM
i was lucky.. thats what happened to mine.. died.. car switched off and mine was fine.. so if your lucky man.. your sweet :D
checkers
21-01-2008, 09:36 PM
Lucky too :) Got it checked out today, only the belt needs replacing so no damage.