im looking to buy a 96 prelude non vtec. it has 90,000 miles on. but the timing belt is broken.

how can i tell how much damage is done? (ie. bent valves? it broke doing around 40mph).

should I just replace the timing belt and try and start it and see from there? or can i take the valve cover off and check valve clearances?

 

How much are you about to buy the car for?

 

my timming broke when i was a stop, and it damged teh valves had to get them replaced. buy it if the price is right

 

40mph? Sounds like there would be some serious damane. As stated, it would depend on the price.

 

well the guy isnt ready to sell just yet.. and he gave me a figure what he'd sell it for, but its too high. i might just get him to pay me to fix it.

i wonder if i replace the t/b then try starting the car or running a compression test to fing out.

can i just check valve lash? is that possible?

 

pulling the head is the only way to know for sure....what does he want for it?

 

he's asking $2000 for it. The hood, roof and trunk paint is completely faded and ****. It hasn't been driven in almost a year. It's 5spd. 90,000 miles. Interior is clean. Engine bay is pretty clean too. Over all, from what I seen, it needs 4 tires, head and timing belt fixed and a good tune up. So probably an extra $1500 and the car should be good.

 

I've got a complete H23 motor I'd sell you for $300 picked up if that engine is heavily damaged. Also take $150 picked up for just the head ($175 shipped) if all you have are bent valves

 

sounds liek a good deal then, if i were i would pick up that motor invader trax is selling, cause new valves will prolly cost as much. unless you plan on getting an h22