So iv been digesting a lot of fourms on this god forsaken tct problem... Simple fix is to drill out the oil inlet between the orings on the tct clean with break cleaner, reinstall and no more loud clicking sound... I have to say... It is really weird to hear my car idle right and quite with my tct not malfunctioning.... The hole needs to be .060 thousands of and inch so a 1/16 drill bit will be perfect... Can not take the credit for this fix but just letting you know that Vegas s2k fix is legit and works like a charm..

 

Can you link to the Vegas s2k fix? I've always read that sandblasting the worm gear was necessary.

 

What does the issue sound like?

 

i just ended up buying a fixed TCT from billman, issue is gone

it makes your car sound like absolute crap when you start it up and drive at low speeds, a really loud clicking sound, usually described on here as cards in a bicycle spoke
I was embarrassed to drive the car with the sound, so glad its back to normal

 

Simple fix: step 1) Unscrew faulty TCT
step 2) Install new TCT
step 3) Enjoy your properly repaired S2K

Why drill? I know I've been out of the game for some time, but this isn't a new issue. $100 part and 20min of your time(stock air box installed, 5min with an afternmarket intake). Or are S2K owners getting so cheap they would rather hack, I mean drill, up there TCT instead of replacing it? Hopefully it is just a misinterpretation on my part.

 

Well the cheap and non-drill method is to just remove the old worm gear and sand blast it, then reinstall. I'll be doing that this week, possibly tonight.

 

I'm still baffled that you just don't replace the unit?

 

Because free is better than $150 or whatever it is for a new one? I'm baffled why you wouldn't want to save $150?

That means $150 more dollars I can spend on another set of Hoosiers.

 

Because free is better than $150 or whatever it is for a new one? I'm baffled why you wouldn't want to save $150?

That means $150 more dollars I can spend on another set of Hoosiers.
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Because I would rather fix it right than patch repair something as critical as a timing chain tensioner. If $150 is going to make or break you, maybe you shouldn't be buying hoosiers. My idea of saving money on Hoosiers is not buying the after market accessories. Maybe I just see this as a more important item than most. Unfortunatly I think the real problem is ownership dillution due to drop in price of the S2000. People who cant afford to maintain one properly, but can afford to buy one. I think it all comes full circle that I'm an old timer and I can promise you this conversation would not be happening 5-7 years ago. Oh well.

 

Because free is better than $150 or whatever it is for a new one? I'm baffled why you wouldn't want to save $150?

That means $150 more dollars I can spend on another set of Hoosiers.
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Because I would rather fix it right than patch repair something as critical as a timing chain tensioner. If $150 is going to make or break you, maybe you shouldn't be buying hoosiers. My idea of saving money on Hoosiers is not buying the after market accessories. Maybe I just see this as a more important item than most. Unfortunatly I think the real problem is ownership dillution due to drop in price of the S2000. People who cant afford to maintain one properly, but can afford to buy one. I think it all comes full circle that I'm an old timer and I can promise you this conversation would not be happening 5-7 years ago. Oh well.
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The reason why people do the sandblasting/drill hole/buy a billman one is because simply replacing with a new one doesn't work. I tried that quite a few years ago and the new one went bad within 6 months. The next time I got the worm gear sandblasted and I have not had the problem since. We are talking at least 4 years now.

I would normally agree with you on fixing it right but in this particular case honda got it wrong with their TCT.