Can head bolts be re-used?
Can I reuse head bolts? A head bolt should not be reused if the threads are galled or badly damaged. Chasing damaged head bolt threads with a die will clean up the threads but also remove material (metal) and undermine the head bolt’s ability to torque down and hold to specs.
How much torque do you need for a Honda Civic head gasket?
Torque the head bolts in several passes. First, torque the head bolts to 14 foot pounds. Second, torque the head bolts to 36 foot pounds. Third, torque the head bolts to 39 foot pounds. Remember to use brand new head bolts and lubricate the new head bolts with fresh engine oil.
Why do I have torque on my Honda Civic?
An easy way to do accidental damage is to over torque or under torque bolts and screws. Manufacturers design bolts and screws to “stretch” when they’re install. That way, the bolt and screw threads firmly attach to the matching threaded hole or nut.
What are torque specifications for Honda Civic brake caliper?
After over-tightening one of the bolts for the brake caliper, the bolt head came right off and I quickly learned how important it was to pay attention to torque specifications.
How many bolts and nuts are in a Honda Civic?
Here’s a list of bolts and nuts and their torque specifications for quick reference: description type count battery terminals nut 2 valve cover bolt 5 upper timing belt cover bolt 2 lower timing belt cover bolt 6
How much torque does a Honda Civic have?
This is the head gasket torque specification for a 2001 to 2005 Honda Civic 1.7 L engine. Torque the head bolts in several passes. First, torque the head bolts to 14 foot pounds.
After over-tightening one of the bolts for the brake caliper, the bolt head came right off and I quickly learned how important it was to pay attention to torque specifications.
What causes torque wrench to snap on Honda Civic?
Typically, you can feel it in your torque wrench if you’ve overtightened or stretched a bolt too far. An overtightened bolt will suddenly takes less effort to turn the bolt. When this happens, the head can often snap off, which means deal with an extremely tight bolt that can’t simply be unscrewed.