92 Accord LX, No compression.

[cleanwithit0607]

I have a 92 Accord LX, 16 Valve, 4 Cylinder(Auto). So, I was driving down the expressway doing about 55-60, and my car shut off. I got it towed home, and me and my dad took off the Valve cover and he said there is no compression. So, I'm a total noob at cars, my dad knows alot about cars in general, but not Honda's. He says, I need a whole new engine. But I dunno, What else could be causing no compression, thanks for the help.

[Boost_Lee]

does it crank?

[cleanwithit0607]

does it crank?

Yes it does.

[Cb7GHOST]

You broke your timing belt, causing you to probably bend valves. replace the timing belt with another, re-check compression. no compression means Bent valves.

[cleanwithit0607]

You broke your timing belt, causing you to probably bend valves. replace the timing belt with another, re-check compression. no compression means Bent valves.

And if I have bent valves, I guess that means new engine?

[cleanwithit0607]

Oh might I add, the number one Cylinder is the one that has no compression.

[Cb7GHOST]

not necessarily, just new valves to replace the ones that are bent, or rather a replacement cylinder head.

[cleanwithit0607]

not necessarily, just new valves to replace the ones that are bent, or rather a replacement cylinder head.

but before we jump to conclusions, did in fact, the timing belt break? take a look and get back to us.

Well, I went out there and it isn't broken but it does feel a little loose, like there is some slack to it, because It's supposed to be a tight fit, correct?

How much would valves cost? It it did bend the Valves. Also, How much would a Cylinder Head cost? Thank you so much for your help.

[Cb7GHOST]

well it occurs to me that it had to be replaced before checking compression anyway, LOL.

a little slack in the belt is ok, and shouldnt be REally tight either.
People sell heads here for around 100 bucks shipped. Check out the classifieds section. or you may try a local junkyard.

[cleanwithit0607]

well it occurs to me that it had to be replaced before checking compression anyway, LOL.

a little slack in the belt is ok, and shouldnt be REally tight either.
People sell heads here for around 100 bucks shipped. Check out the classifieds section. or you may try a local junkyard.

lol Yep. Well, I was looking on Ebay, and this is the cheapest one I can find online, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...spagenameZWDVW $150, all the other ones I saw were like $400.

[cleanwithit0607]

Well, I ordered that Cylinder head. Is it difficuilt to put a replacement Cylinder head in? I thank you again.

[Cb7GHOST]

Its a pretty tedious task, I reccomend someone with good experience to do this. That head looks good, you'll also need a new head gasket. Preferably a head gasket set.

[cleanwithit0607]

I'm thinking ahead here, but, Whenever I install that Cylinder head, and lets just say that doesn't do it, what else could it possibly be for there to be no compression, Could it be a piston?

[Cb7GHOST]

piston rings...unlikely though, 'cus you were just driving at 55 and the car just 'turned off.'

when was the last time the timing belt was changed before this happened?

[cleanwithit0607]

Its a pretty tedious task, I reccomend someone with good experience to do this. That head looks good, you'll also need a new head gasket. Preferably a head gasket set.

Yea, I know some people that are good with Honda's, and if it comes down to it, my dad will do it, he is mechanically inclined. lol. Yea, I was going to ask you, if I needed anything else. Thanks for the help, again.