timing belt change

That is true about the belt but i dont know about the accord. You are
supose to replace the timing belt every 60,000 miles.

 

The first. With very few exceptions Honda engines are interference
engines. See
http://www3.telus.net/public/johnings/faq.html#interference

 

I've heard that a timing belt failure on some engines will produce a
catastrophic failure with a high possibility of a valve running amok
in the engine. On other models it just shuts down with no additional
collateral damage. Which category does a 94 accord four cylinder fall
into?

 

Not true...usually on Honda's it's 90,000 miles or 6 years whichever
comes first. Make sure to change your water pump and drive belts. Also
ensure from the dealership that they use OEM parts or tell them to
wait on the repair until they do. I have been taken to the cleaners by
the Metro Acura dealership in Philadelphia for not checking the belts
as they used aftermarket belts.

Nick

 

See also:

http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=981&location_id=540

(The PDF download at the bottom of the page)

John M.

 

And, to answer your question directly, YES, your 94 4-cyl is an
interference engine, and if your timing belt breaks, you will get
piston/valve contact, and in most cases, extensive damage.

The good news is that timing belt replacement for the 4 is considerably
less than for the V6!

-Arthur

 

I was told by a mechanic (ASE certified of course) that barring SPECIFIC
owner's and/or repair manual instructions to the contrary for your
particular make/model of vehicle,that ALL engines that have timing
belts/chains should be replaced at the 100,000 mile point AT THE OUTSIDE
mileage range no matter what.You can take this for what it is worth,but
I tend to believe it as a general rule of thumb.