Regarding timing belt or chain
07-25-2012, 07:40 PM
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the timing chain is metal, it runs off the crankshaft and the upper idler pulley, the cams run off the pulley gear. During the normal life of the engine you shouldn't have to change the timing chain. Although you will likely have to change the timing chain tensioner a few times, but that's not a big deal. The S2000 isnt like old b-series motors that had rubber timing belts to replace on a regular basis. There is a rubber serpentine accessory belt to replace though, also not a big deal.
07-26-2012, 05:25 AM
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the timing chain is metal, it runs off the crankshaft and the upper idler pulley, the cams run off the pulley gear. During the normal life of the engine you shouldn't have to change the timing chain. Although you will likely have to change the timing chain tensioner a few times, but that's not a big deal. The S2000 isnt like old b-series motors that had rubber timing belts to replace on a regular basis. There is a rubber serpentine accessory belt to replace though, also not a big deal.
07-26-2012, 09:04 AM
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That would be great info to know, please post up your findings if you can. All chains will have some stretch over time, the honda tensioner system is likely capable of handling a fair bit of it.
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07-26-2012, 12:24 PM
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A source at Honda I happened to engage in conversaion with mentioned "Million mile roller chain" while talking about an S2000 to one of the service writers. I mean, there are members with over 250-300k that are still on OEM timing chains so I guess that's not too far fetched. Feels so good to own a Honda some times...
07-26-2012, 03:01 PM
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