Can you know that the timing belt needs replacement by looking at it
for signs of wear, or do you just replace it every so many miles even
if it looks in perfect condition? I was told by a mechanic to replace
the timing belt immediately after any car purchase, so that I could
have a receipt that showed the date and mileage when it was replaced,
so I could know when to replace it the next time. But it seems to me a
grand waste of money to replace it if it is still in perfect working
condition.



TeGGeR® wrote:
> "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!)
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
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