Pinche Caro

I need head torque specs for a 97 accord 4cyl. f22b. and also the for the rocker arms. I tried searching and couldnt find anything.

TouringAccord

when standing in front of the car looking at the engine, the torque sequence is as follows.

Head bolts...
8---6---2---4---10

9---3---1---5---7

you torque them in three steps
1 - 29lbs-ft
2 - 51lbs-ft
3 - 72lbs-ft

as for the rocker arm assembly bolts, the torque sequence is different between the F22B1 and F22B2 but the torque specs are the same...

8mm bolts = 16lbs-ft
6mm bolts = 9lbs-ft

Pinche Caro

Thanks! U the man

oem_certified_accord

rocker arm bolts are 10mm and 12mm's TA

TouringAccord

yes and no. I was referring to the thread size and you would be referring to the head size... if I'm not mistaken.

oem_certified_accord

lol what?

head bolts = 14mm, rocker arm assembly bolts = 10mm backside, 12mm frontside & midrow.

unless your mean the vtec monster head, then that would make me feel dumb

Pinche Caro

i think he means the size of the thread of the bolt.

oem_certified_accord

ahhhh thread PITCH and size. gotcha

edit: <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TouringAccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes and no. I was referring to the thread size and you would be referring to the head size... if I'm not mistaken.</TD></TR></TABLE>

right over my head, didn't see you said thread size lol.

lethalaccord

what happen if you break one of the rocker arm bolt, the 10 mm backside bolt? please someone chime in.

Lost Again

You'll need a new one, and get the old one out.

lethalaccord

dang, i was afraid of that. how long do you think i can go with this problem? i will need some time to save up money and get a new head. rather than a new head, i might just get me a new motor cause this engine has 340,000 miles.

Lost Again

Depends on you budget???

Me, I'd pull the rocker assy and see about getting the old one out.

lethalaccord

i was thinking about that but the 10mm bolt is too small. what do you think can get that broken bolt out?

lethalaccord

got it fixed. took it apart and used a magnet and twist that broken bolt out. now gotta do my valves again bc its ticking pretty loud. ahha

newhondagirl

what was your main goal here??? to replace the head gasket??? did you use a new clean head? i also had a broken bolt on the rocker a few days ago...bout died for a min...lol but it was cake to get out just used some needlenose pliers. i had it off to replace the o rings on the bottom but....my main problem is i have a BHG and will be doing a head job on my car in the next couple weeks. i would love any help on this as i will be doing it myself and i have never done anything like this before...

lethalaccord

Im new to the accord scene so the goal was just to replace the o rings on the bottom of the rocker arms, which i never knew cause i've always had an civic or s2000.

check the FAQ thread. there should be something on how to remove BHG.

jmuldo

What about the engine cover? What is the torque specification? I need to do my valve cover gaskets, I am leaking oil into my spark plugs.

TouringAccord

7.2 lbs-ft

jmuldo

Sweet I appreciate it man, is there a specific order I would have to tight the bolts?

TouringAccord

no problem

uh, it's been a while and I don't have my manual handy... but iirc start in the middle and work outward alternating sides as you go.

sisithaw

Could you please tell me if this torque sequence is valid for Honda F18B engine as well? Or Can you share the the same?