I was just wondering....if i didnt change my timing belt on my sohc 1.5 eg when it says i should.... and i continue to drive it and all of sudden one day the belt snaps......would the valves smash against the pistons..or is this one of those noninterference engines??...btw search is down... thx for your time..

 

yes it is...an intyerferance motor
valves would hit pistons if the belt snaped at a good speed

 

damn...well thats the risk im going to have to take....i prefer not drop any money into this motor because im saving up for my friend's dad's h22 still in crate from japan sitting in his garage.....

 

you can get a timing belt from an auto parts store for less than $30.that's cheap insurance that you won't be stranded.much cheaper than a a tow bill too.
Chris

 

Aren't ALL Honda motors interference motors?

 

Yeah, I've been wondering if my d16Z6 is an interferance motor for a long time... Anyone know?

 

D16Z6 is an interference motor.

 

jsut about every single hodna engine is an itnerference engine from the early 80s til now.

 

thx for the info....i was just wondering because i use to be into dsms(talons,lasers,eclipses) and i knew the nonturbo 1.8's were non interferance engines.....if the belt snapped, not a problem because u could get another one for 20 bucks...just wondering if i might of had one also because it is only sohc.. but obviously the sohc has nothing to do with it........