Yes I know, what an idot. Just completed my first valve lash adj. using the manual. Managed it ok. Then putting it back together I overtighened one of the cap nuts on the studs. It's the one under the wiring loom plastic thingy. I overtighened it and of course it sheard the top off the stud. Lucky, nothing is leaking.

Q. Do those posts which the cam cover rests on screw out?

Q. How will I fix this?

(UK)

 

yeah they screw out. get a 10mm deep socket and unscrew it. then put a new one in. easy.

 

scary, isnt it? Visions of pulling the head come into your mind.....its cake, just replace the lil stud.

 

those studs snap easy, be careful and dont overtorque them... ive snpped one off before, no big deal... easy fix.

 

the tq spec on them is only like 13ft-lbs isnt it?

 

they are way to soft you would think with a few swaps under your belt you wouldnt do it but still.. you have to really pay attention..

 

Thanx guys. I was hoping these things were replaceable, and I don't feel as stupid now, seems some other people have done the same.

So a 10mm deep socket will undo the post, and is the new post available from my dealers?

Tim

 

Hey man at least I know I ain't the only one that does this
I just got mine from a honda dealer for around 16 bucks I think.