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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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Default Valve Cover Nut Stripped

Well, I had someone try to do a valve adjustment. When trying to open my valve cover, he stripped one of the things (i guess screw/nut,not sure of the right word). I am not sure if its torx or hex but he told me its stripped. I couldn't think of a way to get it out. Any input is helpful.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Default Re: Valve Cover Nut Stripped (Nishant)

i done that also. it is very weak so you have to really careful. i just pulled it right back out with wrench.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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Default Re: Valve Cover Nut Stripped (Young_R)

what kind of wrench?
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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Default Re: Valve Cover Nut Stripped (Nishant)

CAREFULLY use a dremal and cut a line across the head, then use a large screwdriver and rubber mallet (bang mallet on screwdriver as you turn it) and it should come out.
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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Default Re: Valve Cover Nut Stripped (Nishant)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nishant &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When trying to open my valve cover, he stripped one of the things</TD></TR></TABLE>
Who is "he"? I thought you said you were doing the job. Anyways... it is an allen wrench. Make sure you use the proper size. Torx is a star'ed fitting.
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 03:17 PM
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Default Re: Valve Cover Nut Stripped (Mr. Bagel)

he = honda mechanic. he was trying to do a vavle adjustment at Fall Colors but stripped it. I haven't really looked at it but I need to take care of it. I will try your methods this weekend.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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vise grips is another method, depends on how stubborn the bolt/nut is.
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