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Old 07-25-2016, 10:45 AM
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Diagnosed this GPW AP2 electrical problems. Culprit turned out to be a mouse which chewed through a wire in harness.


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Old 08-04-2016, 05:36 PM
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Just in from Honda Corp, two brand new F22C short blocks for two very eager S2000 owners!

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Old 08-04-2016, 07:43 PM
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Just in from Honda Corp, two brand new F22C short blocks for two very eager S2000 owners!

Nice! how much does one of these go for brand new?

Great idea to do some daily workshop posts like this. Always interesting to see what shops are up to on a day to day basis.
Old 08-06-2016, 01:23 PM
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Not an S2000, but we'll let it slide..

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Old 08-06-2016, 01:26 PM
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While the motor is out, we are getting this Recaro SPG Pro Racer repaired/reupholstered!

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Old 08-06-2016, 01:30 PM
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Gutting out the soft top

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Old 08-10-2016, 06:19 PM
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This is one of the most unusual oil leaks we've ever encountered.

The timing chain ate through the engine cover/ timing cover. Oil spewing out everywhere.

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Most likely from a bad installation of the timing chain and guides is what happened to this poor S2k
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Sucky part is the new Toda Timing Chain turned in to junk.
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Old 08-17-2016, 09:39 AM
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Custom Mugen glass to replace the shoddy plastic rear window

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Old 08-22-2016, 11:40 AM
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AP2 valve retainer swap and timing gear install.

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Old 08-22-2016, 11:43 AM
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More often than not, we find S2000's with broken engine mounts, be sure to inspect yours so you are not driving around on broken mounts!

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