2007-12-08 07:43:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Usually a Honda is always worth fixing. Unfortunately, your Honda has an interference engine, meaning when timing belt breaks and the cam and crank shafts are still turning the pistons can hit any open valves bending them in the process. If the belt broke while at highway speeds there are most definatley some bent valves. If it broke while cranking it over you may have got lucky. Replacing just the belt should cost under $200. If a valve job is in order then expect to add another $500. Find a reputable shop to give you a diagnosis and estimate.
2007-12-08 07:55:50 · answer #1 · answered by knave68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1995 Honda Civic Timing Belt Replacement
2016-10-18 06:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many miles on it??? Do you have a replacement car?? Honda engines are what's known as "interference fit" engines, meaning that the internal tolerances are so close that if you break the timing belt (before you have a chance to replace it) usually means that you have bent a valve or two. Of course, this means that you will have to remove the cylinder head, replace the bad valves with new ones, and at this time do a complete valve job. Then there's the cost of the head gasket and cleaning chemicals, if you decide to do-it-yourself. The car not running isn't worth very much, so you may as well fix it and get another 100,000 miles out of it. There is a way to prove whether or not you have bent valves without removing the head, but if your belt broke, you probably have at least 100,000 miles on it already. Good Luck!!!
2007-12-08 07:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by Robert M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have a 1995 honda civic and the timing belt broke. Is it worth fixing it? how much would it cost me?
2015-08-18 17:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by Lenka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When mine broke ten years ago, the total cost, for all new valves, by a non-dealer shop, was $1500, so it might pay you to shop around to get a good price like Knave68 mentioned. Tip: ask at a machine shop or two, they are usually VERY reasonable, THEN ask a shop so you will know what's going on. The shop, of course, must remove the head and, maybe, take it to a machine shop for the actual head work...Best regards, Mike
2007-12-08 08:57:24 · answer #5 · answered by Mike M. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋