Hello everyone,

This is my first post so yeah, sorry. I am a total newbie and messed up trying to install a new oil pan on a 2000 Honda Civic EX with a D16Y8 engine. I followed the steps in the service manual and finger tightened all the bolts in order then tried to finish with a torque wrench. Well, it is the first time I have used a torque and was waiting for a 'click' with I started with nut # 1 on the bolt sticking out of the engine block, however, I heard a 'crack' instead.

Does anyone know if the stud sticking out of the engine block at the #1 nut location is able to be removed? Can I drill it out? do I need to take it to a shop? Do I leave it and just deal with the potential oil leak? Do I need a new engine block?

Sorry for all the questions and thank you for any help you are willing to share.

location in question

 

The stud can be unscrewed. Post a clear pic of the broken stud left in the block.

For replacement stud, see part #21 here:

https://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda/...&assembly=1738

 

Thanks for asking for the picture. Thank you for the link - I see it now! Bolt Stud #21 !! Awesome! Thank you!

 

Is the broken end of the stud too far below the oil pan surface to allow carving a channel across the stud end with a Dremel tool to allow removal with a flathead screwdriver bit?

Otherwise, you will need to remove the oil pan again and extract the broken stud with a pair of vice grips. Be very careful not to scratch or damage the block surface.

 

That is an awesome simple solution! I can not believe they allow people like me to own and operate power tools. The stud is sticking about 1/4" (3/16) above the block.

 

I also added an alternate solution if you prefer to remove the oil pan:

If you take your time and work carefully, this minor error will soon be only a vague memory.

 

That was a wonderful suggestion to use the Dremel tool! Worked like a charm! Thank you muellersfan!


Drumel the broken stud, unscrew it, then install the new one!

 

can every stud be unscrewed? because i recently had the same problem but just not with the same one

 

the studs that hold the oil pan on can be removed/unbolted. I just removed four on my D16Y7 and replaced them with bolts. Be careful
when tightening the bolts/ new studs however. I went to 4 foot pounds and it seemed tight enough. I didn’t go up to the 7-9 that’s recommended because it felt tight already and I did t want to strip them.

 

Glad to see you're still around.