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01-14-2012, 12:48 AM
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what would s2ki do without billman in the "under the hood" section! is there a sticky for what u just wrote up there billman? the 1st post. if not it should be a sticky for new s2k owners!
01-14-2012, 04:53 AM
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Banjo bolts: If you are not going to go boost, or drive on the Autobahn with your foot to the floor for 3 minutes, dont bother with them.
I would definitely learn here on s2k and cash in that warranty. I can tell you exactly what problems you will encouter, and prevent every single one of them.
These are the #1 killers of an S2000, and are far better insurance than any UOA will ever be:
-LOW OIL. Sounds simple, but people kill this engine all the time by getting low on oil. Not from lack of checking or laziness, but not checking BOTH sides of the stick. One side usually reads perfect. Flip it over and it shows nothing, it means you have nothing. Both sides must match. This is a problem exclusive to the s2k.
-Loose spark plugs, be sure they are properly tightened and they will NOT come loose.
-loose camwheel bolt...check it.
-broken retainers on AP1...check them.
-clutch fluid. Gets dirty, then low, then you start grinding gears, ruin the trans, it hard to bleed, no one knows how to fix the trans. Keep it clean and full.
-coolant system: no known issues, but any service will require coolant bleeding which can be very difficult. An s2k can go 20 miles on low coolant, stay at oerating temperature, then suddenly overheat. one overheat is enough to hurt the engine and warp the cylinder head. Be sure you find my posts on s2k coolant bleeding before you start any coolant service. Biggest tip: heat must be hot in the interior. If the temp gauge shows normal, and your heat is not red hot, you have air guaranteed.
-clutch rod adjustment set to zero freeplay: learn this one time adjustment and save your transmission
-axle nut TSB...leads to rotational noises, bad wheel bearings, ruined hubs. Tighten this nut one-time properly and you'll never have these problems.
-soft top mid bar loss of elastic: learn this bar and how to hold it with your finger while lowering the top, and save your top from cuts
There are of course other maint items...but these are specific killers that lead to major failure and big money.
Did I miss any?
I would definitely learn here on s2k and cash in that warranty. I can tell you exactly what problems you will encouter, and prevent every single one of them.
These are the #1 killers of an S2000, and are far better insurance than any UOA will ever be:
-LOW OIL. Sounds simple, but people kill this engine all the time by getting low on oil. Not from lack of checking or laziness, but not checking BOTH sides of the stick. One side usually reads perfect. Flip it over and it shows nothing, it means you have nothing. Both sides must match. This is a problem exclusive to the s2k.
-Loose spark plugs, be sure they are properly tightened and they will NOT come loose.
-loose camwheel bolt...check it.
-broken retainers on AP1...check them.
-clutch fluid. Gets dirty, then low, then you start grinding gears, ruin the trans, it hard to bleed, no one knows how to fix the trans. Keep it clean and full.
-coolant system: no known issues, but any service will require coolant bleeding which can be very difficult. An s2k can go 20 miles on low coolant, stay at oerating temperature, then suddenly overheat. one overheat is enough to hurt the engine and warp the cylinder head. Be sure you find my posts on s2k coolant bleeding before you start any coolant service. Biggest tip: heat must be hot in the interior. If the temp gauge shows normal, and your heat is not red hot, you have air guaranteed.
-clutch rod adjustment set to zero freeplay: learn this one time adjustment and save your transmission
-axle nut TSB...leads to rotational noises, bad wheel bearings, ruined hubs. Tighten this nut one-time properly and you'll never have these problems.
-soft top mid bar loss of elastic: learn this bar and how to hold it with your finger while lowering the top, and save your top from cuts
There are of course other maint items...but these are specific killers that lead to major failure and big money.
Did I miss any?
Thanks
01-14-2012, 07:26 AM
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01-14-2012, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Billman250' timestamp='1326558165' post='21316812
only on the top. cracks cannot been seen. you must know how to spot recessed keepers.
