Honda car tech in the house?

[rubbersidedown]

Family members 1989 honda dx. Driving along and it just died. It has spark.It has fuel. I'm at me wits end. I've never been beating by a mechanical thing,but this might be the first.

Thoughts/suggestions...

Thanks folks,

RSD.

 

[fiend]

Check to see if it jumped time. When was the last time the timing belt was changed? Back in my younger years I had a civic that did this exact thing and it had jumped time.

 

[m_ridgeway]

Check to see if it jumped time. When was the last time the timing belt was changed? Back in my younger years I had a civic that did this exact thing and it had jumped time.

X2. Not too Honda savvy but if the timings good I'd be looking at cam and crank sensors

 

[GIXERHP]

Agreed!

Check to see if it jumped time. When was the last time the timing belt was changed? Back in my younger years I had a civic that did this exact thing and it had jumped time.

 

[rubbersidedown]

Too funny,that was my nephew's first idea...I said..."Naaa,couldn't be." One timing belt adjutment coming right up. If she flashes up,I'll shut her down imediately and toss in a new one. (we dont want spend anything we dont have too,the car is a bit of a roach).

Thanks men,will update you later.

O,I'm guessing this is a lower compression,non-intrusive motor?

Rubb.

 

[lankeeyankee]

I am betting on the timing belt. When its cranking over, does it sound faster then normal?

 

[StromBusa]

I'm also liking timing, had an OHV Mopar stop like that on a downshift. Another check: check oil level, may have low oil protection? I ran into that with a Honda before (not a car)when I built a log splitter with a new Honda red & white. Fine line.

 

[rubbersidedown]

Well I wasted a several hours on it today instead of riding my new Busa.

I quit.

I give,it wins.

RSD.