flipwhip

I recently took my Valve Cover off to paint it, removal went fine. When I put the Valve Cover back on I began to tighten the nuts down to 9ft lbs. They never made it, they either snapped or the whole bolt would just rotate with the nut. What do I do? I mean Im not sure what to do since its an aluminum head. Pls help.

lude98SH

Get the bolt out and see.

flipwhip

Ok....but I mean if its sripped out of the head what can I do. I thought once aluminum was stripped it was stripped.

PrecisionH23a

Remove the valve cover and buy new studs to replace the ones you snapped.

I never torque these bolts because they will snap. Use a 1/4" ratched and snug them.

lude98SH

I would think u can rethread it. Correct me if im wrong ?

PrecisionH23a

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I highly doubt you stripped where it connects to the cam cap/head.

lude98SH

Yes thats true .....if you were going to torque specs I doubt you would strip the threads on the head.

Revi

Those things snap easier than tooth picks, just buy a replacement and your done. I always tighten then till you can feel they are harder to turn.

AndyD

iTrader: (1)

It happens often. You will need to buy a new stud. They are replaceable.

flipwhip

any idea on prices? Thanks alot guys.

Revi

They are under $5 dollars, its been a while since i purchased some. Buy em at Slhondaparts.com or Hondaautomotiveparts.com

AndyD

iTrader: (1)

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Not sure. I might have one from a spare Civic engine if they are too expensive from the dealer.

Just tape a pic of the one on your car and send it to me. I will compare it to the one I have.

flipwhip

Thanks if theyre under 5 dollars i may just replace all of them, or is that a bad idea?

PrecisionH23a

$4.34 a piece

http://www.slhondaparts.com/br...3-000

If it isn't broke, don't fix it.

flipwhip

well the thing is Im pretty sure just about all of the bolts are spinning, but thats for all the info and the link.

JDM custums

lol kinda off the subject but one day i was workin on my cams and i lost the lil seal/ washer or figure 12 on the diagram....... know where i can replace those?

PrecisionH23a

Right here

http://www.slhondaparts.com/br...7-A00

97 Sleeper

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#9

I highly doubt you stripped where it connects to the cam cap/head.</TD></TR></TABLE>

is this picture from the helms manual???

PrecisionH23a

No, exploded parts diagram from http://www.slhondaparts.com

97 Sleeper

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PrecisionH23a &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No, exploded parts diagram from http://www.slhondaparts.com</TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks a lot thats a very helpful site

mgags7

http://www.hondapartsdeals.com ftw

there is no need to go more than snug with these though....there is very little force on the valve cover....

flipwhip

When I screw them into the head do I have to tighten it to a certain Ft. LBS?

Finest

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I would just tighten them until they're snug, then maybe an extra 1/4 turn. There is no pressure on the VC, you're just tightening them to seal the VC gasket.

flipwhip

k thanks.

JDM custums

thx for that site lol VERY useful... lol but I found a cheaper and faster way to get the seals ^_^ pick a part at the junk yard ^_^ lol put w/e it is u need IN your pockets lol ^_^