Timing belt?
This response is probably too late for meddle's question, but for the archive, meddle asked for a response from someone who know about timing belts. 1992 Accord, 166k, belt replaced at 90k, next replacement recommended by Honda at 180k
Belt broke. The head is now at NAPA getting the valves redone (for $213) . Fortunately, I can do the assembly and disassembly myself. I looked at the service manuals - the head job is $1200, the belt at $450. I'd have to junk the car.
The belt had cracks throughout. When I bought another belt at Honda, the parts guy chucked when I said that the Honda recommendation is every 90k. He said, "after 60k, you're taking a chance." He sells the belts to the parts dept, so he should know.
Just a comment - this is the first time I worked on a Honda. They should sell a pair of tweezers with the car. What a pain. I also think it's really irresponsible to put this engine out with the possibility of excessive damage riding on a belt. How stupid!