Hey guys, I changed the valvecover a while back because the previous one was severely damaged. During the installation, I tightened one of the valvecover nuts too tight and broke the top of one of the valvecover studs (left botton corner stud). My engine is a JDM OBD 1 B16 from HMO. I went to a Honda dealership and asked them for a 99' Civic Si valvecover stud. The part they gave me DOESN'T FIT. I'ts too long.. I went back and the dealership people said that the studs on my engine aren't they same as the 99 Civic Si's. It's got me wondering what kind of engine I have??? Or if the dealership people are retarded Are the studs on JDM B16 different than USDM B16A2? Should I be looking for something more like a 94' Del Sol Si stud? Is there a difference between any B16s valvecover studs? Help would be greatttly appreciated!!

 

they probally gave you one of the studs that also hold the plug wire cover on...the 4 middle studs

 

I second that ... its a middle plug wire cover stud.... and the way to know your engine is looking at the engine code on the engine and all the studs are the same... b series that is.. well im not sure about b20 but b18a/b/c and b16 are

 

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It is.

 

thanks guys, ur right. thats wat i was thinking but the honda guy lied to me so got me confused. thanks a lot

 

to people at the dealership. they really dont know anything about the cars they sell parts for. i went last week to order a spindal nut for my ek and i told them that i had a swap so they told me i needed the stock spindal nut for the SOHC axles..and i said no, as nice as i could. they told me they will see me soon when i had to come back and order the "right" part...jack asses