I gotta question for you guys. I just changed the plugs on my mom's 2003 Honda Accord EX and I managed to break a screw. Its a screw that's holding the coil pack in. It managed not to break underneath the coil or above the coil, but in the middle of the coil. So the coil can still wiggle but cannot be removed. I don't know what to do. It doesn't seem like it's hurting anything considering there's an extra cover above the coils that is screwed on to ensure they don't come up. Also, this screw is the one that goes through the top cover and a nut comes down on it to make sure the cover is on. Any advice? I got a picture attached of whats going on and how this screw sits. Thanks.

 

The ignition coil boot will keep it pretty snug in place; but, you should get the bolt extracted and replaced.

Normally, you will use a small drill bit, then an extractor bit to unscrew it. It shouldn't be too tight, normally, it should only be tightened to about 8.7 ft. lb. If you don't feel confident about it, bring it to a shop for them to extract it. Just hope the threads are not stripped or cross-thread, as they may have to re-thread it.

 

What kind of shop you think would do it? Would the Honda Dealer mess with it?

 

Most auto shops and machine shops would do it. It is not a very difficult job for most of them. Shop around by calling, etc., as some mechanics, etc. will be very understanding and try not to charge much. When I was a lot younger, many mechanics didn't charge me much for some jobs as they knew what it was like for them when they were younger.

 

Awesome! I appreciate it man! I'll be calling my ex-girlfriend's dad's shop tomorrow. lol the guy loves me!

 

Good luck with it. Practically everybody broke something before, so the mechanic should understand how they felt especially when they were young and didn't have that much experience yet. I feel very fortunate about how many mechanics treated me when I was younger, some didn't even charge me for somethings or charged me way less then what they would normally.

 

Can you get to it with needle nose vice grips?

If so, you may be able to extract it yourself

 

He cross threaded the bolt. I doubt it will come out on it's own, but it's possible.
It's pretty difficult to cross thread those bolts.

 

I'm crossing my finger that I didn't cross-thread them. I know that sucker is in there tight because I tried using regular pliers and the thing wouldn't budge. There's a solid 1/2 inch of the screw that I can see after I took off the coil. I think I'm gonna put on a little bit of masking tape on it and use vice grip pliers to take it out. If not then you can say I'm pretty much "screwed" lol.

 

Finally got around to doing it. Vice grips pulled that sucker right out. Was getting scared for a moment...lol