Engine ground wire

['89AccordLX(Rus)]

Hello everyone,

Ever since I got my car, the engine ground wire has been detached from the valve cover and tucked away near the radiator. The question is whether or not I can just simply remove one of the valve cover nuts and put the wire in its proper place? I am afraid of upsetting the seal between the head and VC and ending up with a leak. Is this something that may actually happen or am I just paranoid?

Thanks in advance.

[Mantis88LX]

no it wont mess up the seal just by removing that one, just tighten it back up real good.

['89AccordLX(Rus)]

Thanks Mantis,

Quick reply! Heh, gonna probably do it tomorrow then. :tongue: Can this wire make a difference in how the engine runs? Mine has a very slight miss at idle and I am wondering what can be causing it.
Thanks again. :super:

[Mantis88LX]

yes it can cause a degrade in engine performance

[dXsquared]

not huge tho... u have other grounds

Travis

[A20A1]

don't over tighten the valve cover... you don't want to strip a stud or warp the valve cover.

[88 Accord DX]

yeah be sure you tighten it tight but not too tight. i hope that helps with your paranoia.