I saw a thread here somewhere that the non-US cars get some sort of different "oil bolt" and possibly the 03' US models. What's the deal with these? I am going to have my oil pan off soon for the Vortech install and should I replace mine with the updated ones? If so, does anyone know the part # and if and when in production did they start putting them? Also a good place to get them? Thanks, Phil

 

Many of your questions are answered here:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...ight=oil%20bolt
I, too, will put in the new bolts when I have my oil pan off for the S/C thing. Also, with a "blown" engine, it can't hurt having a higher capacity oil spray. Otherwise, I would not even bother.

 

xviper-thanks for the link....I work for dealer group and we have a Honda store, so I called our parts mgr. and ordered 4 of part
#15290-PCX-000, they are no longer backordered and at warehouse#80?? So I will have them in time for my S/C install. PS my employee price was $9.80/ bolt so the price from Handa at 10.80 is a good deal. Thanks a million for all your help through this "childbirth" process!!! Phil

 

My pleasure. Just keep us (well, me at least) updated on your "process" and your impressions when done.

 

Xviper, my Vortech is now being built and on the way. Do you what torque setting to use on the oil spray bolts I am replacing? Thanks Phil

 

12 ft/lbs. And the manual says that this is CRITICAL!

 

You're the man! Thanks for all your super valuable knowledge. Pt

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by xviper
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12 ft/lbs.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gernby
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I wonder how critical it is.

 

VTECPHIL,
If you have a 2002 with engine serial #greater than 1025386 then you already have the updated bolts.
-Glen