Originally Posted by
peter smith
Accord0791
Dickheads, wankers and kerbside mechanics don't use a torque wrench--a torque wrench should be your best friend --use it on every nut, bolt and screw.
Rocker cover bolts-- (tighten from inside in a circular pattern slowly 2 or three times until you reach 12 N-m -8.7 lb/f)
Manifold cover plate-- 12 N-m (8.7 lb/f)
Other bolts --12 N-m
Spark plugs --small amount anti-seize to threads hand tighten then slowly torque to 18 N-m -13 lb/f-- gap 1.0 to 1.1mm
Rear brake caliper mounting bolts--37 N-m -27 lb/f
Brake hose mounting bolt--22 N-m -16 lb/f
Wheel nuts--108 N-m -80 lb/f
regards