Hey everyone,

I'm gonna get straight to the subject, I snapped my timing belt yesterday going about 70 mph while driving on the highway. The likely hood of bent valves is pretty high, so I checked under the valve cover today and sure enough it was the belt.

The motor I have is a JDM F22B DOHC, and when I had it swapped 3-4 years ago the mechanic said he couldn't find a timing belt to fit. So from what I remember I think he used a H23a timing belt. I couldn't locate a F22B timing belt. I did though swap the cam gears to H23's and it was I believe a tooth off.

I'm leaving for military training in like 40 days, and gonna be go for the whole summer. But I come back in like August and have my last semester of college, problem is I'm a daily commuter.

I want everyones honest opinion, should I;
A) Get new timing belt, and try to fix the engine.

B) Swap a motor when I return (expensive)

C) Or sell my Prelude and get a beater (any recommendations?)

Honestly this car has been giving me problems since I first got it, but its my first car can't forget nor sell her; but mostly it's a Prelude I'm honestly torn and stressed out since its exam week.

 

92-96 Camry's are awesome DD's

 

I know a friend who had his timing belt snap going under 30km and his engine was fine.

 

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Thanks for the replies, keep them coming and if it wasn't stated before I'm a "poor" college student.

I'll look out for those invader thanks for the input.