Motor

on a 2001 honda accord 4 cly do it have a free running or interference motor.

It has an interference motor.
http://www.gates.com/part_locator/index.cfm?location_id=3598

You may want to also change the water pump and tensioner while you’re there. I’d recomend doing so.

+1 for @thesamemountainbike. Preventative maintenance is the way to go.