Will breaking the timing belt damage the engine on an 88 Honda Accord?
Have a look at www.gates.com manufacturer of all kinds of belts
including timing belts. Their website indicates that most Honda
engines are interference engines. In a word, most likely it will
damage the valvetrain if the belt breaks. exhaust valves bye-bye If
you broke the timing belt on an 88 Accord, don't waste your money
getting the engine fixed or replaced. You can purchase a 1192-1993
Accord for less money than you would spend repairing your 1988
Accord.