Is it me or do s2k eat up crank and rod bearings
12-07-2014, 07:16 PM
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Is it me or do s2k eat up crank and rod bearings
Just asking because I'm noticing that alot of people are having rod knock issues. I'm kind of getting paranoid of even driving my car anymore. I'm afraid to hear rod knock. I have been doing a little research and noticed that once a bearing goes out most people just buy a used motor. Is it that hard to rebuild the motor? I'm used to b series. Are these motors not designed well or something? Just asking, it's my first f series and a little intimidating.
12-08-2014, 02:04 AM
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Just asking because I'm noticing that alot of people are having rod knock issues. I'm kind of getting paranoid of even driving my car anymore. I'm afraid to hear rod knock. I have been doing a little research and noticed that once a bearing goes out most people just buy a used motor. Is it that hard to rebuild the motor? I'm used to b series. Are these motors not designed well or something? Just asking, it's my first f series and a little intimidating.
This engine from what I understand is a little bit of a challenge to rebuild just like the prelude h22/23 engines with the FRM cylinder walls.
12-08-2014, 05:28 AM
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Your reading posts on a forum, these posts represent a very small % of owners. I am sure if you went to any other forum (BMW, Corrvette, etc.) you would see similar stuff.
These engines are very well built and as long as they are well maintained they will last a long time. This from the performance deliverd by these engines is IMO quite impressive. I wouldn't worry a bit. Think of it this way, worse case you do spin a bearing, you can toss in a low mile used engine and sell your old and maybe have $2500 net in the whole deal, that is as much as a standard maintenance interval on some Porsches and BMWs!
These engines are very well built and as long as they are well maintained they will last a long time. This from the performance deliverd by these engines is IMO quite impressive. I wouldn't worry a bit. Think of it this way, worse case you do spin a bearing, you can toss in a low mile used engine and sell your old and maybe have $2500 net in the whole deal, that is as much as a standard maintenance interval on some Porsches and BMWs!
12-08-2014, 06:15 AM
#4
stop fiddling with it so much and take proper care, it can handle quite a beating. my previous car had 88k miles when i sold it. i put 40k of those in myself and with the last 2 year which was about 10k miles of ownership it was raced in autocross and daily driven. And its still going..
12-08-2014, 10:08 AM
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Wait, a lot of people are having rod knock issues? I'm not sure if I've heard of anyone here on the forum with rod knock issues - especially if they're driving a properly maintained stock motor.
12-08-2014, 02:12 PM
#7
Your reading posts on a forum, these posts represent a very small % of owners. I am sure if you went to any other forum (BMW, Corrvette, etc.) you would see similar stuff.
These engines are very well built and as long as they are well maintained they will last a long time. This from the performance deliverd by these engines is IMO quite impressive. I wouldn't worry a bit. Think of it this way, worse case you do spin a bearing, you can toss in a low mile used engine and sell your old and maybe have $2500 net in the whole deal, that is as much as a standard maintenance interval on some Porsches and BMWs!
These engines are very well built and as long as they are well maintained they will last a long time. This from the performance deliverd by these engines is IMO quite impressive. I wouldn't worry a bit. Think of it this way, worse case you do spin a bearing, you can toss in a low mile used engine and sell your old and maybe have $2500 net in the whole deal, that is as much as a standard maintenance interval on some Porsches and BMWs!
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12-08-2014, 02:23 PM
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Aren't these engines noted for lasting, like 200,000 miles --- like other Honda engines? I thought they are built like the old Mercedes diesels, in terms of reliability. Hell, I have a Honda lawn mower with 100K on it. 
Use good gas. Maintain with good oil at regular intervals. Proper coolant level. Keep valves adjusted to specs. You'll be good to go.
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Use good gas. Maintain with good oil at regular intervals. Proper coolant level. Keep valves adjusted to specs. You'll be good to go.
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12-08-2014, 02:41 PM
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I dam near check it every time I drive it. Haha. I can't remember where I have read articles about people experiencing issues. Some where on other forums and 1 or 2 on this forum I think. Anyways my is an 02. So I Already Know They Drink Oil. It's an awesome car to drive.
