On Sunday I wanted to change my plugs. As soon as I tried to remove the ignition coil fixing bolts on the rear bank they stripped immediately (using a screw driver). The screws on the rear were different than the ones on the front/lower bank under the cover - meaning they were not the kind you could use a socket on - just plain screws.

Any tips on how to remove (obviously I will replace with new bolts afterwards)??

Also, I replaced the air filter (easy-anyone can do this) I found some oil residue - is this normal?

 

Check out integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/60ktuneup for tips.

 

Thanks, good site, however I couldn't find a part with difficult getting the bolts off. Anyone else?

 

i use a 10mm socket..

i have never used a screwdriver

 

Reread his post, he doesn't have the bolts with screws in them, he just has screws. I think you may be screwed if you try it yourself. Goto a shop and see if they can help you.

 

Yes, that's exactly what I mean. Damn, why did the prior owner use screws on the rear bank - anyone else experience this?

 

Nope. Try a flat head screwdriver and work VERY slowly.

 

a cut-off wheel to put a "new" vertical slot in the buggered-up screw - providing you have enough working room. Then, i would use some type of a penetrant to loosen the threads a little, and then work with your screwdriver on the new slot that yoyu cut in the old screw. When/if you are successful, replace the bad screws with the correct ones that came from the factory. They probably had a hex head that yoyu can use a socket on.

 

They are in the manifold pretty deep. Good luck.

 

not the ones in the exhaust or intake manifold? Either way, the same technique should work.

 

Depending how good you are, you could drill the bolts out, but you need to be very careful. If you do this, you might also have to retap the holes to clean them up a little.

 

Sorry to hear about your luck. Hope this is only one or two screws that are messed up. If the dremel method doesn't work, I think they make reverse direction drill bits. Maybe you could drill a small pilot hole into the screw and then use the reverse bit to hopefully grap the screw and back it out. I would probably let someone else do it - so they are liable.

As for the oil on your filter, yes that is normal. There shouldn't be a lot but some is normal. Clean or replace your pvc valve.