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Old 03-29-2009, 06:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey whats up guys, so I just changed the valve cover on my car because I'm sending my stock one out to get painted. Here the problem, I broke on of the bolts that holds the spark plugs down and one of the bolts that holds the actual valve cover down. What I need to know is, first, how can I fix this, and second, is it safe for me to drive like this. I have a 40 mile round trip to school tomorrow so I sure hope I can. Also, the broken spark plug bolt is stuck, I cant get it out. Should I take it to honda or a mechanic and see what they can do or what? Need your help again guys.

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But I gotta drive my car tomorrow basically, and although that is help and thanks, that only solved the issue of the stuck bolt. Can I drive the car safely like this or no?
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You'll be alright dude. I've done this on several of my previous hondas. The stud bolts cost around $9-$15. I always buy a couple of extra. Get yourself a torque wrench so you can torque those to spec and not snap any in the future.
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You should also be able to get that broken off bolt out when you remove the valve cover again.
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Alright thanks a lot man.
And i'm assuming I can just get one of the stud that hold the valve cover down at any auto part stores? you know off hand is there is a part number?
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Sorry, I don't know the PN. I don't think you will find it at any parts store. You'll definately need to go to the dealership. I always ordered mine online.
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Sorry, I don't know the PN. I don't think you will find it at any parts store. You'll definately need to go to the dealership. I always ordered mine online.
You got a link to where I can order them?
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hey man, just shoot down to honda on 202 they might have it in stock and be able to help you.. should be cheap.. and u should be fine to drive it around..

just gotta be carefull with tthose bolts they snap easily and like said B4 u should get a torqe wrench so everything is to spec.
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any body know the proper amount to torque the bolts down?
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any body know the proper amount to torque the bolts down?
not off hand but u should be able to get ahold of like a haynes manual for our cars or even online find it.. the manual u can usually find them online
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thanks, I'll see if I can find it.

I saw on clubrsx that someone said 7.2lbs. anyone know if that sounds right?
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thanks, I'll see if I can find it.

I saw on clubrsx that someone said 7.2lbs. anyone know if that sounds right?
yeah prob about right they small and dont require much, u can do it without a torqe wrench just be sure that once u feel them snug and tight not to go anymore..
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yeah prob about right they small and dont require much, u can do it without a torqe wrench just be sure that once u feel them snug and tight not to go anymore..
sounds good thanks.
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still can't get the snap spark plug bolt out.
any suggestions before I just buy that thing MM suggested?

Edit, I order that tool anyway just incase anything else happens, but still looking for maybe a quicker fix.
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