The book calls for 24.8 hours for the rebuild which includes reworking the head also. You will need to have the head cleaned and decked.

An AP2 short block retail at Honda is $3518.

R&R short block is about 18 hours.

The labor is right per the book and $75 an hour is not bad. More than likely when the motor hydro locked it scartched a cylinder wall which the over bore is not much on these motors. 87mm-87.5. Not many can be rebuilt. You will probably need at least one rod and honda pistons are not cheap.

Make sure they have rebuilt S2000 motor not just Hondas.

I would bet they get it apart and you need another motor. Cheapest is to find a used one and replace it. www.car-part.com

A short block is the best route but it is still 3k plus reworking the head, head bolts, gasket set and 17 hours labor.

I hope this helps.

 

Thank you very much!! I am currently looking for a shortblock for my 2004, anyone have any suggestions? Just a normal 2004 match right? Currently im lookin at one for 2600 shipped to Miami from Tampa.

 

That isn't a bad price. any AP2 motor will work.

 

talk to Andres @ RAW Racing, he will get the new engine for you and install it too.

 

Should i get my old block back from shop and part it out?
Im sure theres still some value in the head no?

 

Yes, the old block is worth a couple hundred to be a core and the head is about $350.

 

Sweet! If anyone wants to come by my garage when i get it back there and help me disamble, and label for sale, ill give you a nice % of overall sale.

 

Thank u.

Like he said , I will be able to provide you with the motor and also do the install.
Call me for more info and prices (954)257-9787

 

Will this work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-2009-H...s#ht_2518wt_787

 

come on man, do you really trust "ebay" to get a working engine? man you can get the engine locally from a trusted source.