Car Quit Need Some Suggestions
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Car Quit Need Some Suggestions
i was driving(i drive a 92 civic with a d16a6 engine is from a 91 civic si) home from were my daughter was and when i was about home i was pulling from a stop sign and soon as i was getting ready toshift to 2nd my car just quit, when i try to start it all it does is make like a wining noise. i thought i blew a rod but my oil was still full, i need some ideas because i need to get back and forth to work, i never expected this to happen lol..
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I'm pretty sure the SOHC motors are "interference motors", in that the valves will contact the pistons and then bend if the timing belt snaps.
That is why a timing belt job is PREVENTATIVE maintenance.
This is a most common problem with people, as they only fix things when they break. Problem is if you don't get the timing belt replaced at a regular interval, it can break and then basically ruin the motor, cause it will cost lots of $$$$ to fix the bent valves.
Most people will just buy a new motor/head rather than get the ruined one fixed...
And you ALWAYS replace the tensioner and water pump when doing a timing belt job.
Good luck!
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Yes, why have it weardown and risk the chance of the timing belt jumping a tooth or two+....its alot easier to do them (belt, tensioner, water pump) all at once and is part of scheduled preventive maintenance