Can I drive with a broken valve cover bolt?
Yep, you’ll be fine. I drove my Accord with a broken bolt for about 5 years and never had an issues.
What should I do when my valve cover is back on?
As the valve cover is back on, put back the ignition coil into the spark plug tubes, tighten its mounting bolts and reinstall the connectors. Finally, double check the engine oil level and valve cover to ensure their proper performance on the engine. When using the scrappers, don’t use the metal on aluminum.
What happens when you tighten a valve cover?
Eventually, the bolts are tightened to the point that the valve cover flange distorts and creates a leak at the gasket. Valve cover manufacturers offer load spreaders that go between the bolt and the cover and spread the bolt’s load (go figure) over a wider span, but the best fix is to just not get so aggressive with the ratchet and socket.
Where is the valve cover on an engine?
The valve cover normally locates on the top of the engine. Some others are on the side or in the V configuration. Despite its position, all valve cover serves the same purpose of covering the cylinder head. It consists of the valves, valve springs, and camshafts. All together they help to reduce friction and cover the valve train..
How to replace valve cover gaskets, fuel rail gasket?
7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 13mm sockets, flat blade 1/4” screwdriver, 3” and 6” extension, torque wrench, large flat blade screwdriver or small prybar, small adjustable wrench, E7 reverse Torx socket (if you do the fuel rail gaskets) Valve cover gasket kit – I used Felpro Part Number: VS50368T from O’Reilly.
How big are the bolts on a valve cover?
Valve Cover Bolts, Stainless 12-Point, Cast Aluminum Covers, 1/4 in.-20 Thread, Set of 14 Valve Cover Nuts and Studs, Chrome, Ford Oval on Top, 1/4 in. x 20 Thread, Set of 4 Valve Cover Bolts, Chromoly, Black Oxide, 12-Point, 1/4 in.-20 Diameter, Cast Aluminum Covers, Set of 14
Eventually, the bolts are tightened to the point that the valve cover flange distorts and creates a leak at the gasket. Valve cover manufacturers offer load spreaders that go between the bolt and the cover and spread the bolt’s load (go figure) over a wider span, but the best fix is to just not get so aggressive with the ratchet and socket.
As the valve cover is back on, put back the ignition coil into the spark plug tubes, tighten its mounting bolts and reinstall the connectors. Finally, double check the engine oil level and valve cover to ensure their proper performance on the engine. When using the scrappers, don’t use the metal on aluminum.
How are valve covers attached to a car?
Valve covers may be attached by bolts around the perimeter, with centerbolts through the top, or both. Be sure to select a kit that matches your thread size and fastener count.