Looking for Advice on my S2000
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Looking for Advice on my S2000
Hello all, I'm looking for advice on my 2007 S2000. It has 130k miles and I have run the following tests. What would you do?
Compression
Cyl 1: 178psi
Cyl 2: 120psi
Cyl 3: 180psi
Cyl 4: 180psi
Compression w/ teaspoon of oil
Cyl 1: 240psi
Cyl 2: 150psi
Cyl 3: 238psi
Cyl4: 240psi
Leakdown
Cyl 1: 4%
Cyl 2: 18%
Cyl 3: 8%
Cyl 4: 8%
So - the car seems to be running okay, but I worry for its longevity with Cyl 2 being at 120psi 18% leak. When I first got the car it had extremely tight tolerances on the intake and exhaust valves.
The car is not throwing any codes. I used a borescope and I see no visible scoring on the cylinder walls (I'll have to pull the head to really see the extent of wear). With Cyls 1,3,4 at ~240psi with a teaspoon of oil, I'll assume that's normal ring wear. Cyl 3 seems to have more than just piston wear -possibly burnt valves?
I have the tools, space, and time to pull the engine. Under the assumption I open it up and there is no cylinder wall scoring... would you change the piston rings and lap in new valves as needed? I am looking to stay NA and extend the life of this motor as long as possible. If there are proven aftermarket parts as I pull the motor I may use those, but I have not seen much in the way of reliable aftermarket parts for our S2000s. Thanks all and happy Friday!
Compression
Cyl 1: 178psi
Cyl 2: 120psi
Cyl 3: 180psi
Cyl 4: 180psi
Compression w/ teaspoon of oil
Cyl 1: 240psi
Cyl 2: 150psi
Cyl 3: 238psi
Cyl4: 240psi
Leakdown
Cyl 1: 4%
Cyl 2: 18%
Cyl 3: 8%
Cyl 4: 8%
So - the car seems to be running okay, but I worry for its longevity with Cyl 2 being at 120psi 18% leak. When I first got the car it had extremely tight tolerances on the intake and exhaust valves.
The car is not throwing any codes. I used a borescope and I see no visible scoring on the cylinder walls (I'll have to pull the head to really see the extent of wear). With Cyls 1,3,4 at ~240psi with a teaspoon of oil, I'll assume that's normal ring wear. Cyl 3 seems to have more than just piston wear -possibly burnt valves?
I have the tools, space, and time to pull the engine. Under the assumption I open it up and there is no cylinder wall scoring... would you change the piston rings and lap in new valves as needed? I am looking to stay NA and extend the life of this motor as long as possible. If there are proven aftermarket parts as I pull the motor I may use those, but I have not seen much in the way of reliable aftermarket parts for our S2000s. Thanks all and happy Friday!
#2
May damage head & further $ needed if not done,get the valves sorted on number 2
also may damage Cyl 2 piston crown if it runs too weak,then that may result in bore damage also.
Leave the botton end alone,so whip the head off only.
130k its just run in
If I was to remove my head again in situ, I would remove engine ,then can inspect replace clutch ect
also may damage Cyl 2 piston crown if it runs too weak,then that may result in bore damage also.
Leave the botton end alone,so whip the head off only.
130k its just run in
If I was to remove my head again in situ, I would remove engine ,then can inspect replace clutch ect
Last edited by noodels; 12-14-2018 at 04:34 AM.
#3
May damage head & further $ needed if not done,get the valves sorted on number 2
also may damage Cyl 2 piston crown if it runs too weak,then that may result in bore damage also.
Leave the botton end alone,so whip the head off only.
130k its just run in
If I was to remove my head again in situ, I would remove engine ,then can inspect replace clutch ect
also may damage Cyl 2 piston crown if it runs too weak,then that may result in bore damage also.
Leave the botton end alone,so whip the head off only.
130k its just run in
If I was to remove my head again in situ, I would remove engine ,then can inspect replace clutch ect
#4
I had the same issue on the same cylinder on my 2006 although your compression #s are lower. Valves were torched. The DBW cars run lean and need to have the valves adjusted more frequently because they tighten up quick.
Last edited by Zer0ne; 12-15-2018 at 11:08 AM.
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