Oops..Quick question - Honda Prelude Forum

tehsu · 03-16-2007, 03:36 AM

The spark plug cover, theres four bolts, I uh.. accidently broke one so now its stuck into the Valve Cover.. I dont think it goes all the through the cover so whats the best way to get the bolt out..

Man I'm having bad luck with bolts lately, broken power steering pulley adjustment bolt, now the spark plug cover bolt.. just wondering if I can drive on it for the time being..

Thanks

PreludeDude01 · 03-16-2007, 09:41 AM

Are you not using a torque wrench????

You can remove the bolts by making a slit (a line across) with a dremel and using a flat screwdriver to remove it. If there is no way for a dremel to get down there, try going at with some pliers.

Edit: Or use Vise Grips

dane5331 · 03-16-2007, 09:46 AM

yeah and if all else fails your gonna have to drill it out. sucks dude

71dsp · 03-16-2007, 10:02 AM

I haven't used the spark plug cover in years. You can run without it, no problem.

tehsu · 03-16-2007, 11:37 AM

the bolt does it go anywhere into the engine or just sits in the valve cover

PreludeDude01 · 03-16-2007, 12:06 PM

^ just sits.