Topic: Never sieze on engine cover bolts

[crashmaster]

I bought some stainless hex head bolts in a kit to replace all the Phillips style on the engine covers - stator, transmission, clutch,etc. I’ve done all except the valve covers. The manufacturer of the bolts suggest use of never sieze on the threads, So I used it. I’m guessing maybe because it is stainless going into aluminum? Anyway, they are all 6 mm bolts, I believe, and using Hondas generic specs I settled on 90 inch pounds of torque, Which was about halfway and the parameters of the specified torque settings - (70-104 inch#) I did not take into account the use of the never sieze. Now I know these are not critical fasteners and 90 inch pounds is not much torque, but should I back them off 20% or leave them as they are due to reduced friction with the never sieze? Like smoosh a gasket from too much torque or something? I know - probably anal, but I’ve done some dumb stuff thinking for myself in the past  thanks guys

[BenelliSEI]

If nothing stripped, leave it alone. Next time go a bit less, use the min setting.

[crashmaster]

Thanks Benelli. Nothing stripped. 90 inch pound is still only 7.5 foot pounds, but a small bolt fo sho.Thanks for clarifying

[Rayzerman]

Agree, they're in there and not stripped, leave them alone... but next time, with anti-seize, reduce torque ~25%.