Makes sense. I like the topics you discuss in your FAQ.

Good job and thanks!

John

"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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> "John" <welcomehowcome@hotmail.com> wrote in
> news:7bKdnc2fytmq1fjfRVn-qw@comcast.com:
>
> > I'm sorry to ashtray from topic; I was just wondering what's the
> > difference between engine designs that allows one car (Toyota) to
> > survive a timing belt damage and is disastrous to another ( Integra)?
>
>
>
> This is one of the oldest of the FAQs.
> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/faq.html#interference
>
> The Integra, like almost all Hondas, is an "interference" design. The
> Tercel, like almost all Toyotas, is NOT an "interference" design. Honda
> likes to do things the hard way.
>
>
> >
> > What type of engine build up does the 92 civic dx have?
>
>
> Interference.
>
>
> > If the timing
> > belt breaks, will there be any internal damage to the engine (bent
> > valves, etc)?
>
>
> The probability of damage is great, but not *certain*. You _can_ get
lucky.
> <dirtyharry>
> Ya gotta ask yourself, do I feel lucky today?
> </dirtyharry>
>
> (That's a paraphrase, so no flames from cinemaphiles!)
>
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