Today I found out that one of the valves broke off and dropped into the cylinder...causing severe damange to the cylinder wall and ruining the piston head.

Where is the best place to find a F20C? The dealership wants $9500 to put in a brand new one, 9K to rebuild OR find a used. I am fairly sure I can do this for half the cost, and that would be fantastic!!!

Please help....she is my only car! Thanks in advance!!

 

a little off the topic did you ever over rev that engine?

 

Look on e-bay, there this been a lot of used S2000 motors for sale.

 

Nope...someone else might have though. I bought the car with 79K on it, it now has 97K on it.

 

Ya think?

 

o man let me get his website for you they have f-20c's for around 5,200k

 

why i ask is because i am replacing my cotters and retainers today because of a severe over rev and i am trying to avoid what happend to you, and i am trying to convice myself i am doing the right thing but this post makes me feel i did. sorry for the news that really sucks

 

You did the right thing. Trust me.

 

I've seen full swaps for sale, engine and tranny for $4500 or so, Shippings probably $400 more. $9500 seems steep even for a dealer. I'n not sure I'd buy from ebay though. Their prices are no better than an engine dealer.

 

Going on this story, it shows that an s2k motor can go a LONG time after an over-rev before showing the damage. I think this should really show that a retainer inspection after an over-rev (or after buying a used car) is really necesary.