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Had an oil leak at the cam black plastic plug on the top of the motor. Went to NAPA and picked up the cap and an EGR gasket.

When I unbolted the EGR the studs came with the nuts. Just used a 10" 3/8 drive extension with a 12mm socket. Loosened with no major drama. Replaced the plastic cap and went to try and reinstall the EGR. I have every damned kind of socket known along with universal joints, wobbles and various size 12mm sockets. I left the nuts on the studs and figured I'd be able to get them back in. The front I had success but the back bolt really gave me trouble.

Here's my simple question. Does anyone know if I can simply replace the stud/nut combination with a simple bolt? I can't think of any reason unless I'm missing something. I plan on running to the hardware store tomorrow and match up the stud/nut combo with a standard bolt with the appropriate threads and reasonable length.

Any gotchas in my plan? Let me know.

Thanks in advance.

 
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Sure can. Just check the depth of the hole and do the math to make sure you don't try to stick a bolt in there that's too long.

 
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The bolt is 8mm X 22MM according to a Honda parts website and the nut is 8MM.


Part # for bolt/stud is 92900-08022-0B
Part # for nut is 94050-08080 ; 94050-08080-08; 94050-08080-03; 940500808003; 940500808008

 
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NDNV--

Excellent information. Thanks very much.

 
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That length should be for the stud, which will have a few threads sticking up above the nut once assembled.
If OP wants to replace it with a normal bolt, it will have to be somewhat shorter to avoid bottoming out---- unless the bottom of the threaded hole is open.
Or use a stack of washers to keep it from bottoming out.

 
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Went to the hardware store and picked up a couple 8mm x 12mm bolts with the proper thread. They threaded in the holes independently but I could not get them threaded with the EGR and gasket in place. In the end I used the factory hardware and was able to get everything tightened down. Tight space + big hands made it especially challenging. But, in the end it's done. Thanks for all the replies and suggestions.