Help. snapped valve cover bolt

[94cdx]

Hello
First I want to thank all the members for their feedback on my project. Now, here's the problem. I changed the valve cover on my 94 Dx Sedan, and I snapped the valve cover bolt nearest the oil cap. There is absolutely no thread to tighten the screw; therfore, one side of the valve cover is open a tad when I tighten the other nuts. This causes a little olil to leak out from under the cover. Can anyone tell me how to repair this, or any info. on how to take care fo the problem. I'm going to clamp that end of the cover, so I can drive it until it gets repaired. Your thoughts:

 

[ben]

you need a new stud. I think it screws into the block. (am I right?)

 

[Handlebars]

its a 10mm stud, it costs 5 bucks from any honda dealer.

 

[ben]

its a 10mm stud, it costs 5 bucks from any honda dealer.

is there anything about civics you don't know? lol

 

[Handlebars]

i know because i broke one on my sedan when changing the gasket.

 

[ben]

I see, that really sucks. matts2ksi broke the bolt that holds the spring down by the CAT and spent $8 to get a new one from Honda. Then I find out that they are very common and you can get them at Autozone for like $3-4.

 

[Handlebars]

its a unique part, no auto parts store that i called even had it on file. stealer was the only option. i feel good tho, i had someone on hs tell me that he spend 15 bucks and shipping for one from some honda parts online store.

 

[94cdx]

Should a clamp do the job for now

Should a clamp do the job for now. I'm going to a hardware store to get a clamp, so i can clamp down that end of the valve cover. What do you think about this? Thanks a lot.

 

[94cdx]

you need a new stud. I think it screws into the block. (am I right?)

Yes, the stud screws into the block, and I don't have the tools to take the broken stud out.

 

[$lick Rick]

its a unique part, no auto parts store that i called even had it on file. stealer was the only option. i feel good tho, i had someone on hs tell me that he spend 15 bucks and shipping for one from some honda parts online store.

i bought one for my accords f22 from carquest for $3. not sure if you guys have carquest down there though. and that was for an accord, i didnt check to see if they have them for civics.

 

[94cdx]

i bought one for my accords f22 from carquest for $3. not sure if you guys have carquest down there though. and that was for an accord, i didnt check to see if they have them for civics.

Hey, It turns out I was able to get the the bolt and nut out. All I need was a deep 12 mm socket and, presto, the thing came out. Now, I will either have to take it to a honda dealership or check Carquest like you recommended. I've never even seen a thingy like this. It looks like the nut is welded onto the tscrew, which had threads on both side and smooth in the middle; an all in one piece two piece jiggamazig. Thanks.

 

[94cdx]

i bought one for my accords f22 from carquest for $3. not sure if you guys have carquest down there though. and that was for an accord, i didnt check to see if they have them for civics.

Todd, btw, is that your car in that picture? The white one?

 

[94cdx]

Thanks

I want to thank all of you. I bought the screw from a honda dealer (3 bucks), installed it, now the leak is pretty much repaired. I just have to get some valve cover sealant, and it's a wrap. I think I'll try the permatex sealant. Thanks.

 

[IGotASlowCivic]

(note to self : dont lose studs when working on engine)