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The engine in your Honda is what's called an "interference type." That means that if the timing is off, the cylinder can come into contact with your valves (not sure if it's the intake, exhaust, or both). That is a VERY expensive problem. The timing belt controls the timing, so I would highly recommend you replace it on the manufacturer's recommended intervals (90k miles or so). While you're at it, replace the water pump, as most of the cost is labor to get to the timing belt, you might as well replace another $40 part while your in there (after ~$500 of labor or so).
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Is the 2003 Honda Civic an interference free motor when the timing belt breaks?
The 2003 Honda Civic is an interference engine and as such if the belt breaks you will have engine damage. Replace the cam belt every 105,000 miles.
Does 2011 Honda civic have timing belt?
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Does a 2007 Honda Civic lx have a timing chain or a timing belt?
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What happens if a 1995 Honda Civic ex timing belts breaks?
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Does a 1991 Honda civic use a timing belt?
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Does Honda Civic 2001 have timing belt or chain belt?
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Does a 2007 Honda Civic have a timing chain or timing belt?
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Does a 2009 Honda Civic have a timing belt?
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