1991 Honda Civic Death by Poor Timing Belt?

What happens when a timing belt breaks on a Honda Civic?
Will a broken timing belt destroy my engine?
How much is a 1991 Honda Civic worth?
How long does a timing belt last on a Honda Civic?
What are signs of bad timing belt?
Is it worth fixing a timing belt?
Does timing belt give warning?
What does a bad timing belt sound like?
What is a 1991 Honda Accord worth?
How much does a 1991 Honda Civic weight?

What happens when a timing belt breaks on a Honda Civic?

Re: What exactly happens when the timing belt breaks? (

Damages could be, bending valves, damging the valve guides, dome, piston head, even possibly cracking the piston depending on the conditions. The damage is unpredictiable.

Will a broken timing belt destroy my engine?

If a timing belt breaks, the engine will no longer work. ... This may result in a heavy damage to the engine with broken or bent valves, damaged pistons and, possibly, destroyed cylinder head and block.

How much is a 1991 Honda Civic worth?

1991 Honda Civic Value - $255-$1,847 | Edmunds.

How long does a timing belt last on a Honda Civic?

Timing belts are replaced as part of scheduled maintenance, usually every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.

What are signs of bad timing belt?

Symptoms Of A Failing Or Broken Timing Belt

You Hear Odd Noises Coming From The Engine. ...
Your Check Engine Light Is On And Flashing. ...
Your Car Starts Hard And Occasionally Misfires. ...
You Notice A Loss Of Power And Your Car Runs Or Idles More Roughly Than Normal.

Is it worth fixing a timing belt?

A timing belt is one of those things that's critical to replace according to the auto manufacturer's schedule. Most often this will be between every 75,000 and 100,000 miles. ... Eventually, the belt will break and you may have thousands of dollars in engine damage. It's simply not worth the risk.

Does timing belt give warning?

Signs the timing belt may be failing

The timing belt can fail without any prior symptoms, so if you're within the mileage window, you should go ahead and have it replaced regardless. That being said, sometimes your car will give you a bit of warning that the belt is wearing out.

What does a bad timing belt sound like?

What does a bad timing belt sound like? A failing bad timing belt sounds like a ticking noise in front of your car when it starts wearing out. If the belt eventually breaks, it will give a whining noise when trying to start the engine. A whining noise sounds like no compression in the engine.

What is a 1991 Honda Accord worth?

1991 Honda Accord Value - $251-$1,894 | Edmunds.

How much does a 1991 Honda Civic weight?

Used 1991 Honda Civic Specs & Features

Dimensions
Length	168.8 in.
Curb weight	2315 lbs.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	12.0 cu.ft.
Ground clearance	4.7 in.