so upset i couldnt do it today cuz of random things popping up....anyways striving for the morning again....i dont have a torque wrench....is it crucial that i buy one 1st thing in the morning or can i do it by feel?

 

It seems like 90% of people don't use a torque wrench for anything outside of critical internal engine bolts/studs and the wheel studs. I do but, most don't.

It's important not to over torque them. You'll warp the pan. I use my non-dominate hand to tighten things like this if I don't have my torque wrench available. Follow the tightening sequence pattern and try and get them even.

If you're not comfortable with that, you can rent a wrench from most big box autoparts stores.

 

The EX alloy oil pan is easier to work with than the steel ones found on a DX. Steel pans are easily deformed by over-tightening the bolts. Of course in any case you don't want to crank away on a little M6 bolt, it will break.

 

On my way to harbor freight to get torque wrench...i cleaned the area and this is where it started

 

[QUOTE=Fred Dukes;51268342]On my way to harbor freight to get torque wrench...i cleaned the area and this is where it started


hey guys in your experience how long does the Honda Bond take to dry? And where should i put the product exactly? Thanks