All,

Had a bad coil on my Type R. The bolt actually came out with the bolt from the engine on it. Now I can't get a solid way to attach the coil. Any Suggestions? Help!!!

 

I'm not following what you've described. Can you please post a picture?

 

Remove the brass insert from the bolt once the coil is removed. You can try to use an epoxy based adhesive to glue it back in place on the camshaft cover.

Once you reinstall the coil(s) to the camshaft cover, torque the bolts to 5 Nm, DO NOT over tighten the bolts.

 

glue

 

This is a pic from another car, it's the washer and bolt inserted into the block.

 

Yes only repair is a new cover (Maybe find a good used one?) or try to glue the metal insert back into the cover. Some have had success with that. If you attempt the glue repair I would run the threads in the insert first with a tap and then use anti-seize on the bolt threads. Even if the glue holds these are VERY tender connections at best.

Heed NBCats words on torque!
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Just thinking out loud, but how critical is that bolt? I’d certainly try to reinstall the insert first. But if not successful, what if you just omitted that bolt? IIRC, the coil is a snug fit and it seems to somewhat lock itself in place before even installing the bolt. It’s not like the coil will come flying out without that bolt.

I suppose you could try it and see what happens. Maybe check on it periodically. Even if it were to work loose, I doubt it would do so immediately. You could reseat the coil and still get home where you could do a proper repair. It wouldn’t leave you stranded.

Just a thought, from a man following his personal motto as seen in my signature.

 

put the coil in at another angle and use a self tapper. that's how one of mine are attached


use a short ratchet and you will never break one of them again

 

Use JB Plastic Weld and put the insert back in and let set for 24 hours.

When tightening the bolt - finger tight using a socket and extension...