Does a timing belt need affect the performance of the car when it goes

[extols_no1_fan]

89 civic dx. The other day I was driving home and my distributor rotor fell off for no apparent reason. This happened about a year ago when I replaced my distibutor. This was my own fault because I just didn't tighten the screw that holds it in enough. Afterwards I cranked it down tight hoping that it wouldn't happen again. Anyway, I took the opportunity and did an early tune-up, but ever since the incident, it has been running really rough and eaven stalls on me in the middle of driving. I've heard that this could be the timing belt wearing out. Is this true?

[lilSikSoL]

89 civic dx. The other day I was driving home and my distributor rotor fell off for no apparent reason. This happened about a year ago when I replaced my distibutor. This was my own fault because I just didn't tighten the screw that holds it in enough. Afterwards I cranked it down tight hoping that it wouldn't happen again. Anyway, I took the opportunity and did an early tune-up, but ever since the incident, it has been running really rough and eaven stalls on me in the middle of driving. I've heard that this could be the timing belt wearing out. Is this true?

thers no such thing as a belt wearing out.. they strech out...about the car stalling make sure the distribuater is centerd rite...lossen up all 3 bolts from the dizzy (( while ur car is on and move it back and forth till the motor sounds just rite or hase 800 rpms while on idle )) if im wrong some one correct me please,,,hope this helps//

[airjordan223]

i thought if your timing belt broke, your engine was shot and couldnt drive it

[xer0]

on most engines yes... it causes the vales to go crazy brake and then u woudl have to rebuild the internals

[Kastigir]

i thought if your timing belt broke, your engine was shot and couldnt drive it

Depends on the speed the engine was running when it broke. If at idle you're usually alright.