D16Z6 going boost... Interference Engine??? New timing belt?????
 

she's got 225XXX on the odo. and she dosen't burn a drop of oil and runs amazing! in a week she's gonna see 10-12 psi of boost for the first time. the previous owner said the clutch was replaced at around 120XXX but i foregot to mention about the water pump/timing belt. I'd assume the WP is fine, but my only concern is with there being so many miles on perhaps the origional Tb if i should replace it out of safety. I'm not sure if it's an interference engine or not. If not, i'll take my chances, but if it an interference engine, and knowing timing belts don't give any warning. I'm sure I'd be sorry to find out it's bad the hard way..... :-\ thanks guys

Re: D16Z6 going boost... Interference Engine??? New timing belt?????
 

Thats alot of miles but I'm sure it'll still boost. It sure couldn't hurt to change the timing belt if your unsure, but while your there and since the belt will be off, you might as well bolt on a new waterpump too.

Re: D16Z6 going boost... Interference Engine??? New timing belt?????
 

You should only care if it's an interference engine if the belt broke while the engine was running. As far as installing a new belt, just make sure the cam and crank are aligned correctly in relation to each other (very easy) and you'll be set.

Re: D16Z6 going boost... Interference Engine??? New timing belt?????
 

Um its interface along with almost every honda motor. Replace the belt. I personally have broken a timing belt on my zc couple years back. Broke at around 2000 rpm in 2nd gear. Bent 5 valves. Tapped the top of the pistons nothin to serios but they did touch. If it would of been at 5000 rpm+ Im sure the motor would of been destroyed