Oil bolt replacement.
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Oil bolt replacement.
I did it today. Not too difficult, but one must be patient and have faith the #1 bolt can be thread started with a flex joint. It took awhile for me to thread it, and one I did, the jet was pointed the wrong way and I could not rotate the jet without essentially totally backing out the bolt, so I had to thread it again.
I was despairing of thinking I had to remove the timing chain to remove the oil pump (only way to remove that pump) in order to squarely start #1 bolt, as it was difficult with the flex fitting.
The Honda liquid gasket is in a pressure can. The neatest bead comes with keeping the tip above the surface and letting the cord of material fall on the surface. Skin forms in 15 min, dries in 1 hour and cures in 24 hours.
I had a chance to see some of #4 cylinder wall from underneath; it did look nice and shiny. Phew.
I was despairing of thinking I had to remove the timing chain to remove the oil pump (only way to remove that pump) in order to squarely start #1 bolt, as it was difficult with the flex fitting.
The Honda liquid gasket is in a pressure can. The neatest bead comes with keeping the tip above the surface and letting the cord of material fall on the surface. Skin forms in 15 min, dries in 1 hour and cures in 24 hours.
I had a chance to see some of #4 cylinder wall from underneath; it did look nice and shiny. Phew.
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Originally posted by Prolene
I was despairing of thinking I had to remove the timing chain to remove the oil pump (only way to remove that pump) in order to squarely start #1 bolt, as it was difficult with the flex fitting.
I was despairing of thinking I had to remove the timing chain to remove the oil pump (only way to remove that pump) in order to squarely start #1 bolt, as it was difficult with the flex fitting.
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Originally posted by cdelena
The instructions from Honda (in Europe) specify using a flex shaft which is what I used. It still took awhile to get it bent at the right angle and get the bolt started cleanly. I don't know if I could have done it with just a flex fitting.. you must have a good touch.
The instructions from Honda (in Europe) specify using a flex shaft which is what I used. It still took awhile to get it bent at the right angle and get the bolt started cleanly. I don't know if I could have done it with just a flex fitting.. you must have a good touch.
I learned not to press hard when trying to get the bolt started (I flattened end threads very slightly the first one I tried. Fortunately it was still useable in another cylinder). Very gentle pressure and trying different bolt angles while twisting finally did the trick.
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Those pics of the flex shaft should help those planning the installation themselves. Good!
The 'universal joint' type of fitting I used might tend to bend completely over when trying to place the bolt.
The 'universal joint' type of fitting I used might tend to bend completely over when trying to place the bolt.
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Originally posted by vapors2k
exactly, I still can't believe how you did it Al, wow. Now if you could be around when I get my spare pan back with baffling so I can finally swap out the bolts.
exactly, I still can't believe how you did it Al, wow. Now if you could be around when I get my spare pan back with baffling so I can finally swap out the bolts.
