timing belt broke in idle, what's the damage ? -- d15b2 , CRX DX

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Feb 12, 2012 | 04:28 AM

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timing belt broke in idle, what's the damage ? -- d15b2 , CRX DX

My timing belt broke last night while at idle. Any internal damage with this? -- d15b2 engine, CRX DX

Feb 12, 2012 | 05:14 AM

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Re: timing belt broke in idle, what's the damage ? -- d15b2 , CRX DX

I doubt it.

Feb 12, 2012 | 08:31 AM

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Re: timing belt broke in idle, what's the damage ? -- d15b2 , CRX DX

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I doubt it.

what about if you where driving it? what would happen then?
just curious.

Feb 12, 2012 | 11:29 AM

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Re: timing belt broke in idle, what's the damage ? -- d15b2 , CRX DX

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what about if you where driving it? what would happen then?
just curious.

Depending on the rpms, your pistons would more then likely kiss the valves.

Thats what happened to my friends prelude...

Feb 13, 2012 | 05:14 AM

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Re: timing belt broke in idle, what's the damage ? -- d15b2 , CRX DX

That ^

It's funny because though they are labeled interference engines, some let go at 8500 rpms on the dyno and do zero damage. Some let go at 2000 rpms and bend valves. It's mysterious.

Feb 13, 2012 | 11:34 AM

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Re: timing belt broke in idle, what's the damage ? -- d15b2 , CRX DX

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That ^

It's funny because though they are labeled interference engines, some let go at 8500 rpms on the dyno and do zero damage. Some let go at 2000 rpms and bend valves. It's mysterious.

^^^Thats the truth but i doubt any damage happened