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Old 06-07-2005 | 08:25 PM
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Well, I finished up my valve adjusting today. It all went fairly smooth til the end when I torqued the back left valve cover bolt off. It broke below the hole so there is no way to unscrew it out. How am I suppose to get the broken piece out? And thats not all, the back right bolt is stripped out...it wont tighten! I didn't do this, it was already like that. So, I have to bolts in the front and one back middle bolt holding the valve cover on. I used gasket seal in hopes to prevent oil from leaking out. Anyways, are there any suggestions for me? BTW, I own a 94 Accord EX. I use to have a crx with b16a in it 5yrs ago, but had to sell it to afford school. I've always regretted that.
Old 06-08-2005 | 04:51 AM
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I broke one too. I drilled a hole in a broken bolt. It's not an easy part because you should keep hole closer to the center as possible. Drill about 5-7 mm deep.
After hole is done put some suitable screw driver attachment in a hole (star shape is the best) It should fit pretty tight so use a hammer but don’t force it too much. After, you can use a regular wrench to unscrew bolt leftover out.
Old 06-08-2005 | 12:23 PM
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thanks for the advice..i'll give it a try.




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