...I took the head off of my motor toight, had it all in pieces and out it back together again. I go to torque spec the valve cover and I get to the last friggin nut and S|\|aP! snapped the stud clean off. It's a B18C and I'm tired and going to bed soon. Would like some help for tomorrow morning though. The stud is sticking about 1.5 threads out of the head and does anyone know where I can get another nut? (no joking on that) :D

I appreciate all of your help.

 

thats to funny.... i just got my valve cover powder coated (B18B) and did the same thing... last nut... snap right off. man was i pissed!!!! i actually got a new one today from Acura, it was 6.50 with tax i believe. I had it broke for about 4 days and it never leaked a drop.

 

I really hate when that happens

its sticking out its simple
dont try the vise grip
do you have enough thread

place two nuts in and the bottom use it to take off
the top nut will hold it

try this guys

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org

 

thanks guys I appreciate it.

 

If you didn't snap it off where the flanged portion holds down the cam plate, then you can just use a 10mm socket to remove the stud, and a 10mm deep socket to put a new one back in.

 

it was an outter valve cover stud. One on the exhaust's left hand side where the water pump hose bracket is.

 

Same thing. They both have the flanged nut thing goin on at the base of the stud.