Hey all,

So I've got an '86 Accord LXI and it looks like the timing belt broke. I was considering replacing it myself, but I'm concerned about getting everything aligned right so that the timing is correct when the new belt goes on.

The car was running at low speed (pulling out of a parking lot) when the break happened.

I understand replacing the belt if you have an old one that is still intact, but since my broke while the car was running, should I just be able to put a new belt on, or do I need to reposition the gears before installing the new belt?

Hopefully this makes sense. I'm just being paranoid. Any suggestions you may have would be appreciated!!

Thanks,

Ryan

 

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You will have to reposition everything before installing the new belt, and before that you should check to see any internal damage

 

All Honda engines are Interference Engines. That means when the timing belt breaks, you have bent some valves.

You will need to pull the head and replace the bent valves.

Scott

 

^^^ this is true but there is a very good chance that it didn't hit the valves. i have seen it many times. slap a belt on it and see how it runs. it can't hurt to try it before you tear the head off for no reason.

 

True they are all interferance engines but sometimes you might get lucky like I did. I snapped my timing belt on my b18a1 doing 75 mph and luckly didnt bend anything. And even tried restarting it. Call BS or what ever but very true. GL on fixing it.

 

ok i have a 2001 civic ex and i was driving on the highway 75mph and suddenly everything just shut off i feel like it the timing belt i was hoping if i change it do you think my car will be back to normal??

 

u might be alright, i broke mine pullin off from a red light w/a sohc motor, replaced the timing belt & water pump & have been fine ever since

 

Yup, Iv broken timing belts with no damage also, its a matter of luck at that point!

 

Truely are all Honda Engines Interference motors because this ASE Mr. Know It all
Mechanic Says mine is not and ill be fine if it breaks but when you got over 8gs in the motor do you really take that chance???
Oh no way so check everything out first...

 

My timing belt has also broke on my '86 civic, I've tried turning the rotor in the distributor cap to the no.1 piston wire, and turning the crank to put the no.1 piston at TDC, making sure the lines on the camshaft line up with the head, and throwing the belt on. Problem is, when I turn it over, I get no firing at all, and the motor has no rocking action, its just sort of sounds like its spinning freely, I know there a very good chance on valve damage, Im not all that sure how to check, the cars a beater, buts it's the only way of transportation.

thanks,
boken honda owner

 

Good chance you bent valves if you're engine isn't trying to start. Most likely the valves aren't seating and you're not getting any compression. It would be noisy though, you should hear some amount of clattering.