Yep,toast. Not even checking . If it was a Subaru, id toss a belt on and prey , but 100% sure this smashed valves .
I can purchase a good used engine for less than just the parts to remove and repair the heads . Its a Honda. these motors are really stout . The only failures I ever see or know of are head gaskets ( my first motor ) , and timing belt snapping .
I like working on Honda products . I already have the new timing belt/water pump kit on , harness swapped, and just set the motor back in the car. I worked from 5;30-8 last night, and from8 am till 2;20 here now .
Being my second time around, all the seized exhaust bolts, and basically, every bolt twisted right out without effort .
I bought this car with a bad motor the first time around .
When it came on the tow truck, I was kind of perplexed as to what happened. They don't usually break down, and I had daily driven it for a long time, car ran 100%.
As soon as I twisted the key I got that sick feeling in my stomach .
I have since resold the car . Just got the motor Wednesday , I have been waiting for several weeks. The salvage yards, loader quit, and they got waaaay behind .
Anywhoo, here is where Im sitting at right now. Ill have it running by lunch tomorrow
V TECH YO!
