Can someone clarify if there was a recall on the oil jet bolts for the 00' cars ? I was reading a thread about an engine rebuild and they mentioned this. Honda West never stated this one when they reviewed the recalls on my car with me ??

 

There has never been a N. American recall on these bolts. Only in Europe where their driving styles and conditions deemed it necessary. Those of us here have done the swap on our own.

 

How difficult is the swap Dave ?

 

It has its "tricky" moments but it is doable. I would guess from beginning to end, it would take about 1.5 to 2 hours, then you need to let the oil pan gasket goo set for about 6 hours or so before pouring oil back into it.
So, here's what you're looking at:
-Dump oil and let drain well so you don't get "rained" on with oil while under there.
-Remove all the oil pan bolts, tranny to oil pan bolts (2), front engine bump stopper, and a couple of accessory bolts (I think it was the A/C compressor mounting bolt that goes into the oil pan). Pry off the oil pan.
-remove splash shield.
-Begin removing the old oiljet bolts on the cylinder that you can reach, put in new bolt, turn the crank to expose the others one by one. You'll need some kind of flex drive to get the bolts threaded right. Apply correct torque.
-replace splash shield.
-Clean off oil pan lip and bottom of block mating surface really well, apply gasket goo and put everything back together.

Are you planning on tracking the car often? Or going F.I.? Because if not, these bolts may simply be insurance you don't really need.

 

It probably would be overkill for me as my car will probably see no track time and I have no plans for FI anytime soon.

 

This being the case, you should sleep easy and not be concerned. I think those examples of early S2000 engine grenades were a result of the #4 spark plug backing out and loosening. It is far more comforting to know that you have the newer recall plugs and torque setting than the newer oiljet bolts.