I'd inspect all of the seals in the timing area - oil pump o-ring, crank, balance shaft, ect. Also the tensioner/idler. You didn't say anything about the water pump, you'll be looking right at it might as well - it is part of the "timing belt job" IMHO.

There are several gaskets that will be replaced. There is an o-ring on the dist where it "seats" to the head, be sure to replace it.

 

Thanks for the response!

I already have all the parts for the timing belt job, including the water pump.

 

I agree, Accord isn't on any list I've been able to find, but from the info I've found online, the F series engine is supposed to be a non-interference engine series.

And, that mechanic isn't on my list of people to contact next time I have a problem! lol

 

I ended up replacing the head with a remanufactored one and doing all the work basically by myself.

It was a long drawn out process. Between taking the cylinder head off, waiting for parts, replacing the head, numerous 2 hour round trips from my house to where the car broke down, and only being able to work on it on weekends, I've been without my car for almost 2 months! I finally have it running. I haven't driven very far and I'm still having some minor issues (fixed an antifreeze leak today and something is going on with the power steering pump), but it's running and driveable!

I couldn't have done this job without using the resources at alldatadiy.com. I heartily recommend getting a subscription at alldata, it gave me step by step directions on removing the head.

I also couldn't have done this job without the help of many members here. My heartfelt thanks to all of you for all your help!

 

I don't believe that's true. If the timing belt breaks, pistons will definitely hit valves.

 

Only the "lucky few" get away with a timing belt breaking and not bending a valve or worse.....again we are talking about an Accord engine here.

The F series "ARE" interference engines.

EDIT: But again the main thing here is that the OP has fixed their car and is back on the road - should make you feel good that "yes, I was able to do that"

 

Timing belt, water pump, and tensioner rotating parts should be replaced.

Read DIY forum on timing belt change.

good luck