What do I torque the camshaft hold down to on a 1980 Honda Accord? The book list everything but this torque spec.


[Modified by ADG Trunklid, 12:51 AM 12/24/2002]

 

18ft lbs of trq. Is what I trq. mine down to on my B20. Dont know if the trq specs are the same. Actually there prolly not, But I busted one cam bolt off @ 22 ft lbs of trq. just so you know. Are you modding a 1980 accord? Just currious.

Blaze

 

doing a head gasket on my daughters car. no mods.

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[Modified by ADG Trunklid, 9:18 AM 12/24/2002]