DIY:Valve cover removal + gasket installation - Page 2

BATANG CITY JAIL · 03-04-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cas909

I just replaced my stock cover with the jdm one but i tightened the front right valve cover bolt too tight and the bolt snapped. (i applied 7.5 lbs of torque). I was able to barely put it on but without the metal cover thing that goes over the bushing. im afraid that it wont seal right since that one bolt broke off. anyone got suggestions. also how would i even replace it.

just for of torque you snap the bolts???? wierd....
when i torque it down the first time when i remove the valve cover it holds fine and no problem... the second time i remove the valvecover, i torque it down again then i use a socket wrench and tighten it like 1/8 turn.

whitecivicsi · 03-04-2007, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cas909

I just replaced my stock cover with the jdm one but i tightened the front right valve cover bolt too tight and the bolt snapped. (i applied 7.5 lbs of torque). I was able to barely put it on but without the metal cover thing that goes over the bushing. im afraid that it wont seal right since that one bolt broke off. anyone got suggestions. also how would i even replace it.

Go back to honda and order a new bolt. I did the same thing with the bottom left front bolt. I can't seem the remember the part number they will be able to help you out at honda or acura. The same part is used in the RSX so if honda dont have it go to acura.

I believe it cost something like 6$ ~ 10$.

Remember that the valve cover bolts there are two different types so make sure you get the right ones.

GL

cas909 · 03-04-2007, 09:07 PM

Thanks whitecivic, im gonna go to the dealer tomorrow. is it hard to replace the bolt? also, how and what tools did you use to replace it with. thanks again.

LoSky · 05-28-2007, 12:43 AM

Nice DIY its very helpfull. Maraming Salamat PO

LoSky · 05-28-2007, 12:48 AM

Nice RIDE hope we have retailer here that sells custom go fast accessories not made with FG(Fiber Glass).

J-StarR · 08-18-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cas909

I just replaced my stock cover with the jdm one but i tightened the front right valve cover bolt too tight and the bolt snapped. (i applied 7.5 lbs of torque). I was able to barely put it on but without the metal cover thing that goes over the bushing. im afraid that it wont seal right since that one bolt broke off. anyone got suggestions. also how would i even replace it.

I just did the exact same thing today and I'm pissed!! Let me know if you managed to get it fixed and how please! Also, if you could get me the part number that would be greatly appreciated!

blueroadster · 08-18-2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by J-StarR

I just did the exact same thing today and I'm pissed!! Let me know if you managed to get it fixed and how please! Also, if you could get me the part number that would be greatly appreciated!

See this post.

J-StarR · 08-18-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blueroadster

See this post.

You're a champ!! Thanks bud!

vicfalc09 · 09-05-2007, 10:14 PM

What happened to the pics on the first post of this thread I need them????

vicfalc09 · 09-06-2007, 09:50 AM

Anyone ^^

vicfalc09 · 09-06-2007, 05:05 PM

Come on....didnt they have these instructions on another forum??? Where are the pics at??? I am sitting here with a valve cover and not a clue in the world....time to start experimenting.

***Excalibur*** · 09-08-2007, 12:40 AM

Why are there two torque specs for the bolts? ?????

J-StarR · 09-09-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Excalibur

Why are there two torque specs for the bolts? ?????

They're the same value. One is just in inch/lbs and the other is ft/lbs

vicfalc09 · 09-18-2007, 12:30 PM

Where are the pic that were in the first post??? No one else needs this??

Demonis · 10-06-2007, 05:43 PM

I just did this, and i took some pics. I will post them up tomorrow sometime when I get home to upload them. I didn't get the silver spark plug cover though, i wonder if i was supposed to.

***Redleg06Si*** · 10-14-2007, 06:09 PM

nah...its purely cosmetic....but will have a powder coasted VC in the mail soon...interested to see the pics....oh....and I went with the CF spark cover

hedwards · 12-09-2007, 05:43 PM

subscribed

dt07Si · 12-24-2007, 01:59 AM

Pics from original post would be nice...

DesertDust · 12-28-2007, 01:10 PM

yea have no clue what to do with out pics... im lost about the plastic shroud

jasonskater · 01-03-2008, 12:40 AM

im wondering if this is the same with the sedan or do you think it will be harder??

thanks.

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