valve adjustment stuff up

[roony]

Hello. Well was putting the valve cover back on and I broke the screw head bolt thing (marked). (last screw and I didnt realize how tight I was doing it)

http://tinypic.com/r/332xe9t/6

http://i48.tinypic.com/4r9myv.jpg

Do Honda stock up such bolts? Or auto stores like SCA, Autobarn etc? (what is the exact name for this btw?). thanks

CL9

[dorikin]

You'll have to get it from Honda. (Had to get mine sent up from Melbourne)

It's called a Head Cover Bolt, just take your VIN no. and show them a photo off your phone, they will understand.

[roony]

great thanks alot. When I snapped i panicked. Will ring up honda on monday. How much did it cost btw?

[opilot87]

Engine's looking pretty clean Should be a fairly easy fix, good luck!

Ollie

[felixd]

Should be around $10 from honda . that type of bolts tend to snap easily if not torque correctly.
PS: change the rocker cover seal if you haven't already.

[duzy]

No way $10 from Honda, my b-series one snapped and was quoted a ridiculous price for it. ended up getting a spare at GPC

[roony]

Checked for the head bolt cover, 17$ from Honda.

The VC gasket is for 40$. All the rubbers seals that include the Sparkplug tube rubber seal, washer head covers and including the VC gasket are in good condition. The rubber is not hard and no cracks. Should I still change the VC gasket (and leave the spark plug and washer head covers)? Car at 108,xxx kms.

edit: anyone know the torque specs for these bolts?

[Fredoops]

since gasket is the wear/tear part. might as well, since it's open.

[sk3103]

Hey Roony, did you just take the cover off or did you adjust the valve clearence as well?

My car is due for one (80,000) and Honda has quoted be $700 for the service... No thanks!

[roony]

I did the adjustment. I used to service it at my nearest honda dealer but a few things they did that pissed me off, thats what got me into DIY. Save alot of money now and am more satisfied as I do the work myself.

if you want to give it a shot let me know, i can help you (with pics too). but need alot of patience.