....I was putting on my valve cover today but before I did I had to replace a stud bolt on my cam cover, (b18c1)the #4 bolt. I only torqued it to 12 ft. lbs when it should be 20 ft lbs. What should I do? Take the valve cover off and torque it to spec or will I be fine as is. I just changed my valve cover gasket..arghh..so if I take off my valve cover I'll have to get a new one...bleh. what would you do?

 

retorque it. you dont have to replace the vc gasket everytime you take it off, especially if it's brand new.

 

Great. Thanks..So I just take off the valve cover, torque the bolt, remove all the hondabond on the head, add more, then re-seal and I'm good?

 

yes. make sure you remove all the old stuff and the gasket and sealing area is clean and dry!

 

i've had my vc off 4 or 5 times and never used hondabond. no leaks. i know it's recommended but i've never done it.