Just curious...wouldn't backing the valve adjuster out completely- close the
valves so that the leak test could performed without pulling the rocker
shaft?

If not...that would be the way to go.
Also.....my vtec just broke a belt and I suffered no damage at all..although
I've spent 550.00 so far and I'm doing all the labor.
270.00 valves and seat grinded/valve stem seals...cleaning.
150.00 timing belt/water pump...and other associated costs.
130.00 head gasket set and oil pan gasket.

Good luck.

Jafir Elkurd wrote:

> 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
> news:20040905234934.18603.00000349@mb-m07.aol.com...
>> 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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