You could have the cams pulled and run a cylinder leakage test. On the SOHC
engines, it's a little easier, you can just pull the rocker shafts off, and
run the test.

"Googamooga" <googamooga@aol.com> wrote in message
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> OK guys I finally broke my timing belt on my 90 integra LS while driving
> home
> from work. Mechanic wanted $650 for new timing belt and water pump with
> no
> guarantees since there could be more engine damage. According to the
> mechanic
> the only way to see if there is further damage is if I paid for the
> replacement
> of water pump and timing belt to diagnose serious engine damage which
> could
> cost around $2000. Is there a way to find out if the engine is worth
> repairing before I waste $650?
>
> Thanks