head torque

[crzyCollegeKid]

i just noticed two bolts of the head (what says DOHC VTEC) on the engine are missing. i figure that must be bad for the engine, and i was wondering if these two bolts have torque requirements. i figure they're probably 10M, so i just need torque/ft

[del]

you have a helms book? i don't know the exact lb ft but a helms book will help you. i sold mine shortly after i sold the lude. suppose i should have kept it. haha

[Ziggymidget5]

Not very much. After I painted my valve cover, I went to replace it and broke a stud on my H23a. I would guess between 5-7 lb ft. of torque, but get a final opinion, and don't quote me on this, or blame me if you break the stud. Otherwise, I'll just say it's better to have it 1 too loose than 1 too tight and break it. Although if it breaks, don't panic, it's a fairly easy fix.