Stripped Honda / Acura Valve Cover Bolt FIX

I show you how to repair a stripped valve cover bolt hole in a Honda / Acura head. This is applicable to D16, D17, F22, F23, J30, J32, J35 series engines.
Video demonstrates a repair on a 2005 Honda Civic Equipped with a D17A2.
OEM Fluids and more: hondaresource.com/
M6 Helicoil Kit: www.amazon.com/Heli-Coil-Heli...

[@popslops2188]

Good video,clear and to the point. I broke one of the rear ones and thought I'd just leave it but it would leak under boost. M6x1.0 helicoil kit and 1/4 drill bit fixed it. However it's broke again while doing spark plug tube seals. I dip my drill bit and tap in thick grease and the metal shavings stick to the grease. May look into studs. Anything over 8 ft lbs of torque and these will snap/strip.

[@peterb344]

Thanks so much. I was thinking of heli coils but had a hard time figuring out what size they were. You did my homework for me. I also like the vacuum idea. I was just gonna put a rag around it.

[@hondaresource]

I'm glad this helped you

[@MultiBeast301]

Many thanks man, I got to take care of 5 stripped holes on this 1999 eclipse I bought the other day lol. Gonna use your method and see how it goes

[@hondaresource]

Best of luck!

[@ItchyKneeSon]

How'd it turn out?

[@chanyom3402]

Thank you so much man. I've been looking for the right size of helicoil. I have the same problem. Same spot

[@alanmedina1792]

Bruhhh, I feel your pain same thing happened to me today 😂😂 I hope you get yours fixed!

[@hondaresource]

Glad I could help

[@alanmedina1792]

Thank youuuuuuuu!! This happened to my 2002 Honda civic. I thought the valve cover gasket was worn out and the reason for an oil leak. It was part of it but after I put back the bolt and it was spinning, I was like bruhhhhh 😑 but seeing this will help me out alot! Thanks you!

[@hondaresource]

Glad it helped

[@TePasasALV]

Did you figure out the leak

[@wang744]

Hey man... You! Are a serious bad ass.. Great informative vid.. I fornone appreciate dudes like you.

[@hondaresource]

Thank you, I appreciate people like you who leave comments🤟

[@valuablerelationships8300]

Great job! Thanks again!

[@hondaresource]

👍

[@guardian8319]

Perfect video my guy

[@hondaresource]

I hope it helped you

[@treering]

Thanks!

[@jamarcusgaines9101]

Hello where can I get these tools

[@ForceGMs]

Good explaining. So what kit i need for my 2005 Honda Civic?

[@hondaresource]

M6x1.0

[@RattlingLalo]

would this process work on the front valve cover bolts too?

[@hondaresource]

yes. same process

[@smokindeadopps9672]

Would I need the same kit on d16y8 valve cover bolts?

[@hondaresource]

Yep yep

[@crystalstanford1840]

What is the torque on those bolts and pattern for removal and replacement?

[@hondaresource]

8 ft/lb work outside to inside removing, and inside to outside installing.

[@swoshswish6921]

What is the name of the tool you use bro

[@hondaresource]

It's a lisle valve spring tool

[@jeffcaga]

I used locktite on heli coil

[@hondaresource]

That'll work too

[@averyalexander2303]

It looks like whoever owns that car is good about changing the oil on time as clean as that head and valvetrain is, I hardly ever see that on a vehicle this old.

[@hondaresource]

yeah, no doubt, I occasionally see them pretty clean

[@averyalexander2303]

I don't know how people have so much trouble with stripping bolts out, not over tightening things isn't rocket science. Great tip though as always!

[@hondaresource]

This is pretty common, This makes the 3rd I've repaired in a month

[@averyalexander2303]

@@hondaresource Some people just have no common sense...

[@WILLGYS]

I wish I had seen this video before even trying! Now my thread is doing worse :((...Autozone thread repair kit sucks :P

[@donteatbugz]

I prefer the time sert. But same steps.

[@hondaresource]

Time sert works well too!