Timing bellt has been changed

[Jujitsuwarrior]

The timing belt has been changed on my Honda Civic 2005 but the mechanic said he thinks there could be damage to one of the pistons because it is making a creaking sound when being turned manually.He said he put oil down one of the ports where the and the creaking seemed to stop. He doesnt want to do a compression test as he reckons it might cause further damage. He said he will have to take the head off the engine. Is this a big job and what will need to be done if there is any damage. Thanks for any advice.

 

[ChrisEP3]

Cant see how a compression test can make anything worse

Its same as tuning the crank by hand just with a pressure gauge where spark plug would be

 

[tom83]

Isn't the Timing Belt actually a Chain?

 

[taylor]

Yup its a chain for sure. Was the car running

Taylor

 

[You Jay]

I believe it is chain not a belt.

 

[Evl]

No believe - it IS a timing chain.

 

[taylor]

Oh yeah it IS

Taylor

 

[Jujitsuwarrior]

Good spot! forum members, a major error on my part! No wonder the cars not running if that were the case!

 

[Hazz]

I'm confused... Are you sayin you took your car in for a timing chain and now the mechanic is saying your engine is damaged? If that's the case...Sounds like he owes you some engine components to me!