viewtiful

Hi all,

As of about a month ago, I'm the owner of a gorgeous 2001 yellow s2000! I've been wanting this car since I was a kid, and I'm very excited to finally be the owner of one (not to mention, this is my first car that cost me more than $1000 haha).

Anyways, I know there's another thread on here about mechanics in Richmond, but none of them seem to do valve work. Naturally, the Honda dealership in the area claims that they need to remove the cylinder head to replace the valve retainers, so they'd charge me about $1300-1500 to do the replacement.

Does anybody know of an affordable mechanic in the area that would give me a reasonable quote on replacing the valve retainers (and more importantly, I can trust to do the work correct)? I already bought the 8 retainers and 16 keepers/cotters, and now I'm just looking for someone I can trust to replace them.

Thanks for all your help!
Matt

GetS2pd

If you can drop off the car overnight, I recommend taking it to Cory (C Ory) here in Hampton. I'm sure other folks will chime in with the same...

PapiChuloNica

Sorry to jacked the thread, how much does Cory charged?

viewtiful

On top of PapiChuloNica's question, do you know if he's done the valve retainer replacement in the past? Could you provide the name or contact information of his repair shop?

GetS2pd

He's done retainer replacements, just not on mine (yet). I normally do the work on my S but go to him for things I can't or have trouble with (clutch - no tools or space, axle shaft spacers - rusted ass bolts, and valve lashing - I had trouble with cylinder#4). He's done a ton of S2000 work (pretty much everything) for a lot of folks here. I'm surprised that no one else has chimed in yet.

Send him a PM with your questions - his screen name is "C Ory".

rudeS2k

Yeah, I can vouche for Cory..he's done alot for local s2k owners here; from simple oil changes to full engine repair

vbb

Cory is the man. First, he grew up wrenching on cars and his dad owns the shop where he works. Second, he's an S2K owner. I think all of us (within a certain radius) take our cars to him for the things we can't do ourselves. I probably could have done my turbo install, but honestly, I trust Cory with my car more than I trust myself. You will find and endless number of vouches for him on S2Ki Mid-A.

viewtiful

Just wanted to throw out a quick plug for Cory! He was very friendly and accommodating, and got the work done even faster than expected. Wouldn't hesitate for a second to bring my car back to him if anything should go wrong with my s2000 (knock on wood!)

PapiChuloNica

yup... Cory also did a great job on my car, when he did a valve adjustment and couple other things.