I baught a 95 EX civic and the timing belt broke. Will i need a new head on that motor? do the valves clear the pistons to prevent bent valves and damage? what would i need? just new timing belt right? let me know thanks!

 

install a new belt and r un a compression/leakdown test.

 

Im not sure if it clears or not on this motor.... or if valves were at a posistion where they got lucky and didnt get smashed...

here is what happend
was at stop light.
light turned green.
i went,
car was going then lost power and turned off.
didnt make any noises at all like valves being hit or anything........

I hope its alright

 

how do you know if you need a new belt?

 

when i try to crank it, it just turns over real fast like their is no compression and wont start. (plus when i took off timin belt cover... umm dead give away )

 

there most likey bent !

 

I'll find out tomorrow... i just didnt wanna have to pull the head and have to put a new HG on it if they were still ok

 

If you were cranking it, for sure the valves are bent, chances are some of the valves just so happen to be down when you were cranking the motor.

 

never made any painging, knocking or noise at all indicating valves being slapped/bent... but i will find out...................

 

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If in doubt, replace. Sheesh. Replace it every x amount of miles (check manual). Not that difficult.

 

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usually wont feel it unless you have conversion mounts.

 

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umm... you hear pinging/knocking... you don't feel for it..

 

Quote, originally posted by wm5holla »
how do you know if you need a new belt?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. S &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If in doubt, replace. Sheesh. Replace it every x amount of miles (check manual). Not that difficult.</TD></TR></TABLE> how do u replace ur timin belt?

 

Timing belt is snapped... Imma replace iyt, check the valves, maybe replace head... oh well **** it lol paid $900 for the car and its in 100% and its a 1995 EX

 

why dont you just turn the cam gear and watch each valve open and if any of them stick then you know you have a problem if you dont see any problems then you got a 75% chance the valves are ok

 

Grrrrrrrr... how the HELL do i get the crank pulley off?????? I have an automatic now so engine spins freely from wheels right?? how do i get it off w/ out having to use a high dollar tool. I dont have time to order the tool because i need it off tomorrow and this is my only transportation.... help please!

 

Maybe take off the starter & wedge a crowbar into a tooth of the ring gear?

I had to take mine to a local garage where they used a air impact wrench... (I realize you can't drive yours.)