I AM STUMPED
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From: metro atlanta
I AM STUMPED
ITS MY SONS HONDA CIVIC,THE HONDA FORUMS ARE USELESS.I HAVE USED THIS SITE IN THE PAST FOR MY 99 RANGER,95 AEROSTAR,AND 85 F150.THE CIVIC JUST QUIT ON THE ROAD,NO SPUTTERING,NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,IT JUST QUIT AND TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START.THE BATTERY IS GOOD,IT HAS GAS IN THE TANK,IT HAS FUEL PRESSURE AND SPARK TO THE PLUGS,ALSO HAS COMPRESSION.CAN ANYONE HELP, I COULD USE SOME FRESH INPUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From: metro atlanta
I AM STUMPED
I HAD TAKEN THE TOP TIMING COVER OFF,ROTATED THE CRANKSHAFT TO GET THE #1 PISTON TO THE TOP AND THE CAM SPROCKET HAS A MARK IN THE 12 OCLOCK POSITION,THEY ARE LINING UP SO I FIGURE THE TIMING MUST BE RIGHT?
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Since it does sound like the timing belt DO NOT try to start it till you verify timing belt is intact. Some Honda engines are interference engines meaning there isn't clearance between valves and pistons if the belt breaks. The piston can smack the valves and require alot more repair/expense than a timing belt replacement.
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If you need advice from someone who specializes in Hondas here is a link of which has an email address in the contact info. He may be able to point you in the right direction based on his experience:
http://www.honda-acuraspecialist.com/index.htm
http://www.honda-acuraspecialist.com/index.htm
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What year, Model, engine civic is it?
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one more thing. some of the hondas like some ranger have icm's. on some cars the icm's can fire but not in the proper order...........We really can't do much for you without the year,model etc.......
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