1997 Honda Civic probably timing belt

[quote:3453761f46="pmorris"]Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Honda Civic 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 197000 miles

Thanks for your help. I have a 1997 honda civic and it appears the timing belt broke. The car was running great one minute - then just quit. Mechanics say it's most likely the timing belt. if the car has a non-interference engine it's likely the repair will be cost reasonable. If it is an interference engine then the cost goes way up. How can I tell if I have an interference vs. non-interference engine? I've tried to find the information on line but am not making any progress.

Thanks again

Pat[/quote:3453761f46]

Hi Pat,

Unfortunately your car is an Interference engine. But, that doesn't mean the repair will go way up. When the engine just quit did you hear any strange noises. A knock or rattle....

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Thanks for the reply! Wife was driving at the time, said it just quit and reports nothing strange. Thanks for your help, that's what I was looking for - where does one find that information?

pat

[quote:463679ba3a="pmorris"]Thanks for the reply! Wife was driving at the time, said it just quit and reports nothing strange. Thanks for your help, that's what I was looking for - where does one find that information?

pat[/quote:463679ba3a]


Well pretty much all hondas are interference engines. But most of the time you can just look up the timing parts and it will usually tell you.


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