# Re timing belt and non interference engine on 2000 Honda Accord **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** accord, honda\ **Created:** [January 28, 2010, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374 "2010-01-28T21:13:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![emohabir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7ba0ec/32.png) [@emohabir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emohabir)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2010, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/1 "2010-01-28T21:13:06Z")
Is there any damage to the engine if the timing belt breaks for any reason on this type of car? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2010, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/2 "2010-01-28T21:26:37Z")
Yes. Tester ---
**Author:** ![rripstop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/65b543/32.png) [@rripstop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rripstop)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/3 "2010-01-28T21:29:06Z")
I’m pretty sure they are all interference engines. ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2010, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/4 "2010-01-28T21:40:08Z")
Whatever miles you have on this car, it’s 10 years old and you HAVE to change the timing belt according to Honda’s or any other car company’s instructions. I would also change the belt tensioner and the water pump, if it is driven by that belt. That will make for trouble-free driving for the next 7 years! ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2010, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/5 "2010-01-28T21:44:58Z")
Every Honda engine since the late '70s with which I am familiar IS of the interference design. The engine in this 2000 Accord is an interference engine. As a result, significant engine damage (probably ~$2,000 to repair) will take place when the belt snaps. If a mechanic told you that the car has a non-interference engine, I suggest that you not use him for the replacement of the timing belt. If he was this wrong about the design of that engine, the gaps in his technical knowledge may be extensive and you do not want someone like that working on your engine. ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2010, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/6 "2010-01-28T21:50:40Z")
Yes. Big, expensive, internal damage. You’re trying to duck having the timing belt replaced, but you’re gambling. If the belt breaks the damage will be substantial. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2010, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/7 "2010-01-28T22:08:41Z")
“If the belt breaks…” This is one point where I am going to disagree with mcparadise. It would be more accurate to say WHEN the belt breaks without warning. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2010, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/8 "2010-01-28T22:17:12Z")
Or if the water pump fails. Tester ---
**Author:** ![Skypilot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/skypilot/32/237_2.png) [@Skypilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skypilot)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2010, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/9 "2010-01-28T22:32:36Z")
Go to this website by Gates and it will tell you if you have an interference engine: [http://www.gates.com/downloads/download\_common.cfm?file=428-1466\_web.pdf&folder=brochure](http://www.gates.com/downloads/download_common.cfm?file=428-1466_web.pdf&folder=brochure) . Looks like your 3.0 liter engine is an interference engine by this chart. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2010, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/10 "2010-01-29T13:17:40Z")
IF the engine was a non-interference engine then YES there would be no damage. First vehicle I ever owned with a timing belt was a 72 Chevy Vega. It was a non interference engine. The belt broke on me once while I was doing 70 on the highway. I coasted off the highway…and luckily I was within 100 yards of a auto parts store. I bought a new timing belt and some antifreeze…was back on the road in less then an hour. The problem with your statement is that the 2000 Accord IS a INTERFERENCE engine. Sorry…but if the belt breaks…you’ll end up with significant engine damage. ---
**Author:** ![psanzone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac8455/32.png) [@psanzone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psanzone)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2010, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/11 "2010-01-29T14:01:49Z")
Both the four cylinder and six cylinder engines are interference engines. ---
**Author:** ![Tex-Rebel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tex-rebel/32/21403_2.png) [@Tex-Rebel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tex-Rebel)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/12 "2020-01-18T13:13:47Z")
the problem here is noone has mentioned what engine it was./ All Honda engines are interference except 3.0L & 3.2 which are Non-interference > **[Interference Engines - The Complete List](http://yourcarangel.com/2014/07/interference-engines-complete-list/)** > > A complete list of interference and non-interference engines by Your Car Angel. A broken timing belt/chain can lead to catastrophic engine failure. ---
**Author:** ![Tex-Rebel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tex-rebel/32/21403_2.png) [@Tex-Rebel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tex-Rebel)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/13 "2020-01-18T13:21:38Z")
depends on what engine is in it All Honda engines are interference except 3.0L & 3.2 which are Non-interference ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/14 "2020-01-18T14:15:20Z")
Tex , it really does not matter now. The person who asked this question 10 years ago now has a 20 year old vehicle . If they even still have it. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/15 "2020-01-18T14:49:41Z")
Gates, maker of timing belts an many other power transmission products, says the 3L Honda engine is interference. Who do we believe? ---
**Author:** ![Tex-Rebel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tex-rebel/32/21403_2.png) [@Tex-Rebel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tex-Rebel)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2020, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/16 "2020-01-25T15:41:32Z")
the remark does not apply to any year but in general, for a future question, it was not meant to be an answer to that specific post ---
**Author:** ![Tex-Rebel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tex-rebel/32/21403_2.png) [@Tex-Rebel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tex-Rebel)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/17 "2020-01-25T15:50:14Z")
“Belive no one” fourms are for genral knowleg of what to look for but nothing in automotive work is textbook Murphys laws always applies to automotive. If the belt is off pull the plugs out of the engine and turn it over by hand if it feels like it jams up or hits a spot where it wont turn it is an _ **interference** _ motor but in genarl the more selected private post are usely more accurate than a big _ **corporation** _ that sells parts ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/18 "2020-01-25T16:41:15Z")
> [@Tex\_Rebel](#): > > in genarl the more selected private post are usely more accurate than a big _ **corporation** _ that sells parts Gates is a respectable company that’s been around for a long time I don’t see any reason for them to put out worthless or incorrect information Here’s something else to consider, in regards to those look-up charts . . . There’s no guarantee that whoever’s looking at that chart will buy a Gates belt in the end I use a Bendix brake look-up chart at work . . . but then we usually go with another brand. I use the charts for dimensions and the D numbers ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2020, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/19 "2020-01-25T16:46:34Z")
> [@db4690](#): > > There’s no guarantee that whoever’s looking at that chart will buy a Gates belt in the end Exactly! Similarly, I like to use the Tirerack site for tire info, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that I will buy my tires from Tirerack. ---
**Author:** ![Tex-Rebel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tex-rebel/32/21403_2.png) [@Tex-Rebel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tex-Rebel)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374/20 "2020-01-25T17:34:43Z")
and gates hires a web builder to post their work and them people make mistakes all the time the people that actually do the stuff dont edit the web pages [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374.md?page=2)