"Peter Humphreys" <peterhum@xtra.co.nz> wrote
> Does the 4cylinder Vtec Accord 1994 motor have clearence between the
> pistons & valves, or does it self destruct if the Cam belt breaks?

It is an interference engine, so the pistons may indeed run into the valves,
doing thousands of dollars of damage, when the timing belt breaks.

See the guide at the following for which engines are interference:
http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?br...&go=preset663G
ates

Damage is not guaranteed. It is simply possible. It does occur.