Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    kellydolen's Avatar
    kellydolen Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    May 18, 2011, 05:10 AM
    Timing belt
    Hey again... I wrote you on the 11th of May, in regards to the crankshaft positioning sensor... well I've done some checking, and the crankshaft sensor is not working.. So now I'm thinking it could be the timing belt...
    Does this make sense to you?

    Thanks again Greasemonkey for your time in advance!

    K.Dolen
    TxGreaseMonkey's Avatar
    TxGreaseMonkey Posts: 16,761, Reputation: 5597
    Uber Member
     
    #2

    May 18, 2011, 05:49 AM

    Yes, a broken timing belt could explain the sudden death of your engine. Remove the oil filler cap and see if the camshaft rotates, as a friend cranks the starter motor. If the camshaft doesn't rotate, the timing belt broke or the tensioner pulley came loose. This would be a disaster, since this is an interference engine and the pistons and valves would collide.
    TxGreaseMonkey's Avatar
    TxGreaseMonkey Posts: 16,761, Reputation: 5597
    Uber Member
     
    #3

    May 18, 2011, 06:30 AM

    If the timing belt is fine, replacing the Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor is no big deal. It does, however, require removing the crankshaft pulley bolt, harmonic damper, and lower timing belt cover. The CKP Sensor is just to the right of the crankshaft pulley.

    Here's the complete write-up on replacing the timing belt and CKP Sensor:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post2772415

    If the timing belt didn't break, and your engine is approaching 90,000 miles or 6 years since it was last done, then this is a good time to replace it.
    kellydolen's Avatar
    kellydolen Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #4

    May 18, 2011, 08:49 PM
    Camshaft broken
    Hey Greasemonkey...

    Well the good news is... the timing belt is fine, but the end of the camshaft, where the timing belt pully is bolted on... has BROKEN OFF...

    Does the 2001 honda civic have pushrods or hydraulic lifters, or both?

    Yes I am planning on replacing belts while I've got this thing ripped apart!!

    Thanks again for your time!

    K. Dolen
    TxGreaseMonkey's Avatar
    TxGreaseMonkey Posts: 16,761, Reputation: 5597
    Uber Member
     
    #5

    May 19, 2011, 06:08 AM

    It sounds like the pistons and the valves collided, when the timing belt slipped. When everything got jammed-up, the camshaft pulley was ripped off the camshaft. It may be cheaper and easier to install a new engine.

    It's an OHC engine--no pushrods or hydraulic lifters.

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

I changed the timing belt on 92 honda accord put all timing marks where they belong [ 2 Answers ]

I changed the timing belt on my 92 honda accord, put all timing marks where they belong. But the car won't start. It sounds like it wants to start but it does not.

Timing Belt? [ 1 Answers ]

My 91 honda civic is not starting even with a new fuel pump! I thought that's what it was and I guess I was wrong, but I took the cover off my timing belt and the belt is loose not tight like it should be, could this be the reason its not starting? Help me!!

Timing Belt [ 1 Answers ]

Purchased used 2000 Honda Accord. Previous owner did not replace timing belt at 110,000 miles but said mechanic check it and it was okay. Can timing belt be checked? Should we quickly replace it?

Timing belt [ 2 Answers ]

I own a Plymouth Voyaguer 97, 3.3 engine ABS, non turbo, still wondering if the Minivan uses a Timing Belt or a Timing Chain. Please answer

Timing belt [ 1 Answers ]

I think it may be my timing belt. I have a 92 honda accord ex. The other day I was driving home and my yellow light came on, I looked it up in my manual and it said it was an emission light. But the car continued to run OK. So I drove it home, about 20 miles and it ran fine. The other day I...


View more questions Search