Is Honda an interference engine?
Honda uses interference engines exclusively in their vehicles although some other automakers will use non-interference engines and oftentimes you can have both kinds depending on the model.
Are there any problems with the timing chain on a Honda Accord?
I have had multiple problems with the timing chain on the 204 Honda Accord 2.4L 4 cylinder. Mine jumped time at just under 100k miles and was replaced by the dealer at no cost. My daughter has the exact car and hers went at 135,000 miles and the engine died while running.
Why did my Honda CRV timing chain jump?
My 2002 CR-V jumped timing due to a faulty tensioner. I was told by a honda tech that the tensioners go every 150,000kms. I don’t believe there was any chain slap. There might be a bent valve, but one thing at a time. I will replace the tensioner, retime the engine, crank it over by hand and see if I have anything hitting.
When did Honda replace timing chain and tensioner?
This is especially surprising as that dealer had just replaced timing chain and tensioner 2 years ago, under an unspecified “service bulletin”, as no-cost warranty repair (also they were unaware they had done this until I checked my invoice file and told them). As a former mech engineer, I cannot buy the “stretched chain” hypothesis.
Can a bad timing belt cause a Honda Civic to not start?
Here are some of the most common signs of a bad timing belt on the Honda Civic: Engine Won’t Start – If your Civic’s timing chain or belt has fallen off completely, broken, or has jumped a few teeth, it is entirely possible that the engine won’t even start. You might hear it slapping around as the engine cranks over.
I have had multiple problems with the timing chain on the 204 Honda Accord 2.4L 4 cylinder. Mine jumped time at just under 100k miles and was replaced by the dealer at no cost. My daughter has the exact car and hers went at 135,000 miles and the engine died while running.
Can a Honda engine have a stretched timing chain?
Honda engines where the oil level has been allowed to get low repeatedly, have been known to suffer from stretched timing chains. That said, as long as you have monitored and maintained your oil level and don’t get any CEL codes from the crankshaft and camshaft being out of sync, there is no action required.
My 2002 CR-V jumped timing due to a faulty tensioner. I was told by a honda tech that the tensioners go every 150,000kms. I don’t believe there was any chain slap. There might be a bent valve, but one thing at a time. I will replace the tensioner, retime the engine, crank it over by hand and see if I have anything hitting.
What causes a Honda K24 timing chain to fail?
Symptoms of failing K24 timing chain tensioners include: Again, what happens when the tensioner fails is that the timing chain gains too much slack and fails to properly control valve timing. This can cause a handful of other problems on the K24.