D15A2 Timing question

[civicwithawankel]

Can anyone tell me if the D15A2 engine is a 'freewheeling' valvetrain ie if the timing belt breaks will the valves clear the pistons or smash it all up inside? My timing belt snapped but I never heard any kind of unusual noises from metal smashing together, and when I looked at the cam sprocket it's very close to the timing marks for #1 TDC so maybe the valves just happened to be closed when it broke...

[91civicDXdude]

hondas are interference engines, meaning the valves have the opportunity to hit the pistons should the timing belt break. its really a 50/50 chance. I've seen 3 different people break tiing belts with no problems, and i've also seen 2 other people break timing belt and bend like 8 valves.