Googamooga wrote:
> 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

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Goog . .

Turn the crank slowly by hand to put pistons to half-mast, rotate the
cam by hand, use feeler guages to check valve clearances. Some will have
terrific gaps, proving that several are bent.

Read this . . . . http://honda.lathi.net/faq.html#interference

If you're non-mechanical, then post an ad on a newsgroup, or in the Auto
trader to sell it, or eBay....

Sad news, sorry :-( 'Curly'