Hi everyone,

My Honda Civic 1984 (Auto) timing belt is just broken.
Mechanic said that it can replace it with for about $280.0, but he said
there is a chance that the valves and pistons are damaged as well as a
result and repairing those could cost up to $1600.
If valves and pistons are damaged, I don't want to go a head with repair and
prefer the car to be recycled instead.
Does anyone had this problem before or know how much chances are that valve
and pistons are damaged as well?
So I need to know how much risk involved?

Thanks in advance.

Kylie