Alma Hernandez

I have a 99 prelude with h22a1 engine and while I was driving on the freeway my timing belt broke. My first question is has anyone heard of such a swap and how lucky am I if no valves were bent. Because I seriously think I didn't bent a valve. I've removed my head already and saw with my own eyes. It's currently at the machine shop awaiting confirmation of my suspicion.

holmesnmanny

you will know when they vacuum test it

snobordboy

Yeah, I have had valves hit bad enough to cause 0 compression, yet not look damaged at all.

The A1 swap is slightly odd, but it was probably readily available when the original H22A4 had an issue.