Hey guys, i have a 1996 Integra b18b with 75k on it, I noticed some oil on the front of the motor by where it says b18b.. I hope its not a head gasket, but i have had to drive it on a few days where its been -35 celcius.. so maybe that could be the problem..

Than the next issue is i was torquing down the valve cover bolt, and broke it, im pretty sure i can get it out with vice grips, but i was wondering is anyone knew the thread pitch and major diameter, so i could get a new one...

Thanks for all the help.. Jason

 

I know this is werid... anyone incounter this?

 

i have i have a 94 widebody integra and i notice that there is little oil near the b18b and where my valve cover meets my head but i also have 2 head studs missing do you know if thats gunna be a problem?

 

As for the valve cover bolt, just use vise grips to get them out and go to the dealer. They sell those bolts. Trust me, lol I did the same thing you did to mine! As for the oil problem. Sorry I dont know what that could be. Didnt have that problem.

WideBody ITR: Are they head studs that your'e missing? Or valve cover studs? If they are the head studs, then yes you have a problem and need to install new ones, When you do, you should install all new head studs with the old ones as well and it is very recomemded you get a new headgasket.

 

Can i retap, if i cant get it out with vice grips?

And this bolts like $10.00!!

 

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I had to get one of the studs for my motor build on my gsr just the other day. I paid only like 4.00 for each of those studs... Wasnt too bad.

 

could be the cam seal leaking. look at your cam seal and see if oil i leaking from around it.

 

If there's not enough to grab with the vise grips, a screw/ bolt extractor should get it out. You need to get it out to even retap. I got mine for about $4 too.

 

hmm... about the valve cover bolt, just remove the valve cover then remove the broken stud with a 10mm socket and replace that stud.

 

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listen to this guy. there NOOOOO need to use a tap or vice grip to get the broken stud out. just take off the valve cover which wil take like 2 mins, use a deep 10mm socket or 10mm wrench and remove the broke stud and install a new one. when u r put n the valve cover back on, those nuts only need to be hand tighted. dont Overtighten them. there famous for breaking!