Timing belt broke :(

BigBearWest · #1 05-11-2004, 12:53 AM

so my belt broke today. is there any tips on changing it? I have changed a mazda 626 and a dogde colt timing belts before is it simaliar

91hbman · #2 05-11-2004, 01:12 AM

well make sure none of the valves are bent, if they are you'll want to replace them.

oldschoolcivic · #3 05-11-2004, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBearWest

so my belt broke today. is there any tips on changing it? I have changed a mazda 626 and a dogde colt timing belts before is it simaliar

I would take off the head. when your belt broke the belt it probable bent some valves. replacing the belt is just taking off the cover, loosen the tensioner, and making sure the cam is alligned with the crank then put on the belt. I would recomend a manual, it really helps. Besides it only like $17.

BigBearWest · #4 05-11-2004, 01:48 AM

do i have to remove the engine mount?

oldschoolcivic · #5 05-11-2004, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBearWest

do i have to remove the engine mount?

Yeah just put a jack under the motor to support it while you take off the mount.

BigBearWest · #6 05-11-2004, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by oldschoolcivic

Yeah just put a jack under the motor to support it while you take off the mount.

ok thanks

slowCRXinPitt · #7 05-11-2004, 02:46 PM

Ill bet $ that you didnt bend any valves. I know of at least a dozen honda owners who have broken their timing belts, myself included, who have not bent any valves. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

kicker1_solo · #8 05-11-2004, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by slowCRXinPitt

Ill bet $ that you didnt bend any valves. I know of at least a dozen honda owners who have broken their timing belts, myself included, who have not bent any valves. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

agreed, happened to me a few weeks ago and things are fine.

90civicracer · #9 05-11-2004, 08:57 PM

It doesnt mean you bent your valves, but a lot of times it does bend some valves. It'd be smart to check while your car is out.

compakt · #10 05-12-2004, 05:09 AM

check your compression as well just incase.

4-Door Flunky · #11 05-12-2004, 11:52 AM

I recommend putting on the new timing belt, then doing a compression test.
My belt gave up the ghost while I was zooming down the freeway, but none of my valves were injured.
I hope you were lucky like that, too.
Flunky

travagliante · #12 05-12-2004, 12:08 PM

hmmm if your timing belt broke of course you would have tio replace it. lol

BigBearWest · #13 05-12-2004, 02:45 PM

Well it turns out that i didn't bend any valves and i found out where my oil leak was from, it was my crankshaft seal

travagliante · #14 05-12-2004, 07:31 PM

good, very good. glad that you found the problem... Wish it was that easy for me...

kayuman · #15 06-09-2004, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBearWest

so my belt broke today. is there any tips on changing it? I have changed a mazda 626 and a dogde colt timing belts before is it simaliar

Mine broke four days ago! I got it towed to the shop, as I am no mechanic!
The mechanic told me that there were some valves that were bent.
The valves needed to be replaced and the heads neede to be machined. I said OK and to replace the water pump too. When I got my car back, it lacks power! When I press down on the gas the car hesistates and then pickups real slow. Then when I am driving, it losses power when I am going on an incline and then force to down shift. Could this be a timing issue? Can anyone help.
I have searched the net for help, but found no resolution, but found a real kwel site: http://crxsi.com/resources/repair/ch...belt/index.htm
were it shows a step by step how to change the timing belt / water pump.

I am taking my car back on friday! But, would like to know what is causing this problem. After all I got warranty on the repair that cost me $1,500.00.

Any help appreciated!
-kayuman

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