YES , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc. ) the 1.6
liter 4 cylinder in a 1998 Honda Civic is an interference engine
The 1992-1995 Honda Civic LX Sedan has a 102 horsepower 16 valve engine called the D1587.
The 1996-2000 Honda Civic came with the 1.6-liter SOHC 4-cylinder 16-valve engine.
The 2008 Honda Civic has 16 valves.
The 2014 Honda Civic has 16 valves.
The 2003 Honda Civic has 16 valves.
The 2010 Honda Civic has 16 valves.
The 2011 Honda Civic has 16 valves.
The 2004 Honda Civic has 16 valves.
The 2013 Honda Civic has 16 valves.
The 2005 Honda Civic has 16 valves.
The 2001 Honda Civic has 16 valves.
The 2009 Honda Civic has 16 valves.