about two and a half grunts tight.

 

alright, it's a 14mm allen

 

so according to that chart, i should torque to 94 ft-lb? that seems excessive..

 

I agree that is too high. Replace the washer (flat side to the block) and torque to 33 ft lbs.

 

I'd go above 33 ft-lb. Not to 94. How hard was it to remove the plug? Did you need a mallet?

 

it was pretty difficult, but i can't remember if it required a mallet. i just kind of assumed that finding the torque spec wouldn't require blood magic. i've had really bad luck with stripping threads in the past, so i'd really like to have a number.

 

There doesn't appear to be an official Honda torque number. Get a new washer, clean the threads, tighten to about 20 ft-lbs. Then, tap it a few times with a mallet or until you feel the washer crushing. Think that you be good to go.

 

This is what I have for recent / current honda engines we build at work. I don't believe any of them share that exact seal bolt. I will list the seal bolts we have and the torque spec. Maybe that will help narrow your choice down.
1.8L - seal bolts
36mm - 160 Nm 118 ft lbs 19mm allen
20mm - 45 Nm 33 ft lbs 10mm allen
28mm - 83 Nm (coolant drain plug) 61 ft lbs 19mm socket

2.0L
20mm - 45 Nm (1 in the block, 2 in the head) 33 ft lbs
28mm - 83 Nm (coolant drain plug) 61 ft lbs

2.4L
20mm - 45 Nm (block) 33 ft lbs
28mm - 83 Nm (coolant drain plug) 61 ft lbs

 

ok, cool, thank you for the info.

 

s2kneub: what did you end up torquing it to and how did it go?
I think I got a small oil leak from this plug and I'm tempted to remove it and get it sealed.