You need a a tap, don't drill it.

 

i'm going to do this tomorrow, somebody else suggested Helicoil.?

Slows2k: thanks alot for the help..

 

PLEASE try the tap, this is the way to go first. Helicoil may also be a good repair choice.

 

Try chasing the threads in the block with the OEM size tap first. Unless the block threads are totally pulled out, this should clean the threads up enough. Then chase the threads on the oil quirter bolt with an OEM sized die. Or better yet buy a new oil squirter bolt. Before you screw in the oil squirter bolt, coat its threads with Loctite or thread sealant. Use a torque wrench to tighten the oil squirter bolt to OEM specs. If you overtorque it, you will crush or deform the oil squirter.

Try this method first. If it does not work, then would be the time to try something more drastic like using JB Weld instead of Loctite, or using a helicoil insert.

If you don't have the skills, then let a professional mechanic do this work. If the threads leak you will have low oil pressure. If the oil squirter bolt backs out, it will probably get gound up by the crank and destroy thr engine.

 

i kow i can do it my selft, i was able to replace the other 3 oil jet bolt with out issues, and they were torque to 12 lb....

i will use a OEM threat.. and lock locktie...

i will update this tomorrow

 

Listen to Slow.

When you cross thread you damage some threads but not all of them.

When you run a correct size tap through it removes some material and moves some back into place but you end up with a 90% perfect thread with no increase in size.

Yes you have to remove the oil pump, and I expect there is no way of getting out of removing the timing chain and hence rocker cover, VTEC assembly, cams and upper pulley/gear. Sorry, gunna take some time. If it makes you feel any better I'm pulling my cams and VTEC assembly tomorrow too.

DO NOT USE LOCKTITE!

 

Take an old oil jet bolt and cut 3 lines in the threads with a die grinder and make your own tap. I'd imagine you'll have a tough time finding a tap this size.

I take it you cross threaded it?

 

in the shop that i'm working at, they have every single metric/ standard tap. if i don't use locktie what i use then?

 

i didn't know you have to take the head off, just to get the timing chain off =/ i might as well buy a 3mm HG. =/

 

You don't.