Valve Cover problem
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Valve Cover problem
Alright, it seems that I tightend the three i circled too tight, and the bolt snapped off into the thread, and now im left with 2 holding on my valve cover =/
I drove it down the block, no oil was spraying, I even brought it to 7 grand, no oil was spraying......
um, I guess I need to get it tapped out? and then new bolts? or can I drive on it like it is, until I get the $ to pay for it? idk? wtf should I do?
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Re: Valve Cover problem (Kaspk)
get them replaced. you can do it at home. just pull the valve cover and if its still sticking outta the hole a bit, use a vise grip and back it out. if its broke in there then use a reverse drill bit and get it out
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Re: Valve Cover problem (fmrprojects)
i did the same thing to my ls vtec. i took it off to paint it and when putting it back on i broke one. i went to honda and replaced and and then when i was putting it on i broke another one (that honda didnt stock) and i went to the junk yard and just pocketed a few.
its really easy. when you pull off the valve cover you'll see your cam and your cam cover. the bolts that hold your valve cover on screw into this. you can lossen them with a deep socket rachet or just an open end wrench (its an 8mm or a 10mm) and then go to honda and replace them (have a friend drive you of course). they're like 5 or 6 bucks a piece. or...go to a junk yard and snag a few. any single cam honda should be pretty much the same, but take one of yours to match it up.
good luck
its really easy. when you pull off the valve cover you'll see your cam and your cam cover. the bolts that hold your valve cover on screw into this. you can lossen them with a deep socket rachet or just an open end wrench (its an 8mm or a 10mm) and then go to honda and replace them (have a friend drive you of course). they're like 5 or 6 bucks a piece. or...go to a junk yard and snag a few. any single cam honda should be pretty much the same, but take one of yours to match it up.
good luck
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Re: Valve Cover problem (SkoundrelUSA)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkoundrelUSA »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Easy fix, and as long as its not leaking, it should be fine till you fix it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
without the threaded bolt holding the valve cover on its only a matter or time until the continued vibration of the engine moves one of the little rubber circle gaskets on the top of the valve cover. its a quick $20 dollar fix. its best to just fix it asap.
without the threaded bolt holding the valve cover on its only a matter or time until the continued vibration of the engine moves one of the little rubber circle gaskets on the top of the valve cover. its a quick $20 dollar fix. its best to just fix it asap.
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