well heres the story...i was taking off my spark plug cover and before you know it, one of the screws broke that holds it in place. here is a picture of it...broke it right down to the bottom. question is, how can i fix it and does it need to be replaced asap? can i fix it by taking off the valve cover?



please help! can't believe i broke it...

 

run without the cover or live with a little chatter from it moving.
it's not that serious, and yes, taking off the valve cover will solvve that issue

 

ok. it's nothing to worry about? and i can just get another screw at a hardware store or where? thanks man. i was nervous when i did it, couldn't believe it just broke like that

also how would i replace that screw? will i know how if i take off the valve cover?

 

ow

 

crazy glue the and the top = magic


btw if you were to replace these bolts which ones would you get? don't they have a little clearance towards the head so the cover fits just between the head and the threading?

 

Go buy a set of easy outs, you will need them eventually someday. Leave the cover off.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .brad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">crazy glue the and the top = magic


btw if you were to replace these bolts which ones would you get? don't they have a little clearance towards the head so the cover fits just between the head and the threading?</TD></TR></TABLE>

ahah yeah, i've thought about just glueing it back but i'd rather just buy a new bolt. where could i get that bolt at?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM-97CX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Go buy a set of easy outs, you will need them eventually someday. Leave the cover off.</TD></TR></TABLE>

if i leave the cover off will i have to take off those bolts or what? where can i get a new set of them anyway?

 

Honda is where you would have to buy them. If you leave the plug wire cover off you can put thos bolts back in if it helps you sleep at night but they really don't do anything other than hold a pointless piece of trim on.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM-97CX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Honda is where you would have to buy them. If you leave the plug wire cover off you can put thos bolts back in if it helps you sleep at night but they really don't do anything other than hold a pointless piece of trim on.</TD></TR></TABLE>

any place online where i can get them? i hate the honda dealers around here, bunch of ********.

 

You can get the bolt at a Honda dealer. Its like &lt; $10. I've broken mine twice. I'm just that strong . Its really simple. You take the valve cover off, unthreaded the broken bolt, replace the broken bolt, (some say put a new valve cover gasket on which I did the first time but reused the second time it broke with some dabs of silicone), put valve cover back on and dont tighten the **** outta the nut or you'll have to repeat

Pretty sure its #24 on here. I always forget which one it is

http://www.hondaautomotivepart...COVER

 

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

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkoundrelUSA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You can get the bolt at a Honda dealer. Its like &lt; $10. I've broken mine twice. I'm just that strong . Its really simple. You take the valve cover off, unthreaded the broken bolt, replace the broken bolt, (some say put a new valve cover gasket on which I did the first time but reused the second time it broke with some dabs of silicone), put valve cover back on and dont tighten the **** outta the nut or you'll have to repeat </TD></TR></TABLE>

Why take the valve cover off? Just use an EZ out.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM-97CX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why take the valve cover off? Just use an EZ out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

where could i get that?

thanks guys, appreciate the help! it'll make me sleep alot better, i was shocked when i broke it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM-97CX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Why take the valve cover off? Just use an EZ out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm not sure how e-z out works (never used it) but how will the wide "spacer" area going to fit through the valve cover? Unless it does, then yeah I guess.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM-97CX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">http://www.slhondaparts.com/br...3-000</TD></TR></TABLE>

also, sorry for all the questions, but is that the only part i need? do i need this ---&gt; NUT, HEAD COVER? well thanks guys, really do appreciate it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkoundrelUSA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm not sure how e-z out works (never used it) but how will the wide "spacer" area going to fit through the valve cover? Unless it does, then yeah I guess.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Are you sure you are thinking of the right bolt? Just that little tiny one that holds the wire cover on. I don't recall any spacers or things of that nature on it.

Number 26



You can buy an EZ out just about anywhere that sells tools.

 

Just went out and looked at my engine and now I know exactly what part you need. It is the stud that broke when you were taking the nut off correct?

I just can't seem to figure out what part it is in that damn picture.

 

well, i need a new cap and a new bolt. i broke the bolt right down to the valve cover.

from the picture it does look like i need 25, and 26. but i'm not sure if i just need one of those or both.

 

I'm like 90% positive its 24 because the first time I went I was looking in the spark plug cover "area" and ordered one of them and it turned out to be the wrong one. If anything bring the broken piece and describe to them where you broke it. But I'm pretty sure its #24.

 

junkyards are ur friend.. just get a bolt from there!

 

well i just ordered part 24,25 and 26. cost me $11...damn shipping

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr_WETTY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">junkyards are ur friend.. just get a bolt from there!</TD></TR></TABLE>

wouldnt this help

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM-97CX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why take the valve cover off? Just use an EZ out.</TD></TR></TABLE>



That won't work because there's a nut on the bolt beneath the valve cover.

No one has given you the correct answer yet, nor have you ordered all of the parts you need.

You need #20 in this pic. The bolt you broke holds the cam caps.


The #24 that you ordered isn't the correct piece.

 

part 24 is the wrong bolt u need
it will be too short foir the sparkplug cover

he needs part 20for the bolt


why would he need a new nut (not the chrome one). when the bolt broke above it??
also u dont need to replace it asap since it didnt break below the valve cover. u dont even have to replace it if u dont want to but it will look better if you did