I just did.  I towed our RELIABLE car, a 1999 Honda CRV about two miles to
our house after the timing belt snapped while my wife was driving.  Thank
you *so* very much, Honda, for not jumping on any bandwagons and producing
an *interference* engine; even though she was just barely driving when it
happend I bet I've got a bent valve or 16.  F#@$!!!  Sorry to vent, I know
its not friday.  Seriously, that is our "reliable" and I've had to do more
sh^% to it I swear.  It's also our first car payment, lame when I have to
write that check this month while its torn apart in the driveway.  My wife
said when we got home, I think when the Honda's paid off we should sell it
and buy a 91 Vanagon.  I agree whole-heartedly.  Anyway, Totoro was happy to
oblige me and didn't complain once, I think she was actually happy with that
yellow umbilicus dragging the "nice" car into the driveway.  I think towing
with a strap is illegal in Oregon but we waited till about 8:30pm with less
traffic, used our headlights and flashers on both cars and had radio
communication the whole time.  A cop passed us but didn't care.
How can I tell if I bent a valve without taking the head off?  Could I use a
leak down test and if I can't get one to hold any pressure at all I know
it's bent?

brendan slevin
84 GL Totoro
Bend, Oregon