Chuck S

With the valve cover removed the engine looks just like a scaled up 4-cylinder Honda motorcycle engine. Same valve adjustment procedure (and probably tools).

-- Chuck

redwing497

I have to link this for the OP only because it's such a good write up. I'll be doing this myself for the first time once my feeler gauges come in. It honestly doesn't look that hard. Read this a few times and I think you'll be confident enough.

https://robrobinette.com/S2000ValveAdjust.htm

Chuck S

That's the valve adjustment bible. Valve adjustment skill 5? Probably more like a 2 which involves the ability to read simple sentences and recognize simple tools. Right tools are less than $30. Photo essay in the library. Tedious but simple.

-- Chuck

hirev

That reference to the valve adjustment write up is very good. After you check it out if you still want to do the job go for it. i have adjusted my valves twice in 60k and will do another at about 90K unless the car is noisy . It's a good thing to do if you can. yes the dealer is not a good place, but the last place to go for service. any mechanic who can do a honda valve adjustment can or should be able to do a S2000, as they are vetc engines as well.

If you want, a good suggestion is to assume your car has not had regular service or needs one, have it done, fluids and filters, etc...check everything. that way you can start out fresh.