Long road trip - Prep the S2K
looks like a good list---that way you have a "baseline" for future changes. I'd recommend flushing the brake fluid as well since you don't know if and when it was ever changed.
There is also a cabin air filter that you should take a look at to see if it needs changed as well---I replace mine every couple of years.
Originally Posted by darcyw' timestamp='1374549294' post='22681360
and you are going to retorque the rear axle nuts to the s2ki approved torque, right?
factory torque, plus 60 degrees more.
darcy
factory torque, plus 60 degrees more.
darcy
New question: What MPGs should I expect going interstate driving? (top up)
Cabin air filter?
I wouldn't do anything except replacing fluids and ensuring proper tire pressure and wear.
As someone who works with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) frequently, one of the foundations of the philosophy is that between 77-92% of failures are random. Doing time-based maintenance is actually a primitive practice. For the common user, inspection of most fluids is not possible, but using a service like Blackstone Labs allows you to determine how much useful life is left in your oil when you change it and extend this. If you have reason to believe any of your fluids are past their useful life, then replace them. But consider it this way: would you have changed these if you were anticipating driving 2000 normal miles? Replacing parts does not lower your risk a whole lot as they still have that 77-92% risk of random failure.
You are better served to do a thorough inspection of your tires and wear parts, ensuring everything is properly lubricated and fluids are in good shape. Also, keep in mind the failure modes of these items. If your brakes look a little worn, there is no penalty for running them to failure. If you wheel bearing is grinding, then you may want to replace it. However, I drove almost 25k on a failing wheel bearing on my truck without incident. I only replaced it because of the noise.
Below is a page from the NASA RCM handbook with a good illustration of failure probabilities. Once you pass the infant mortality phase, most failures are random, with a fixed probability for the entire life of the part or system.
As someone who works with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) frequently, one of the foundations of the philosophy is that between 77-92% of failures are random. Doing time-based maintenance is actually a primitive practice. For the common user, inspection of most fluids is not possible, but using a service like Blackstone Labs allows you to determine how much useful life is left in your oil when you change it and extend this. If you have reason to believe any of your fluids are past their useful life, then replace them. But consider it this way: would you have changed these if you were anticipating driving 2000 normal miles? Replacing parts does not lower your risk a whole lot as they still have that 77-92% risk of random failure.
You are better served to do a thorough inspection of your tires and wear parts, ensuring everything is properly lubricated and fluids are in good shape. Also, keep in mind the failure modes of these items. If your brakes look a little worn, there is no penalty for running them to failure. If you wheel bearing is grinding, then you may want to replace it. However, I drove almost 25k on a failing wheel bearing on my truck without incident. I only replaced it because of the noise.
Below is a page from the NASA RCM handbook with a good illustration of failure probabilities. Once you pass the infant mortality phase, most failures are random, with a fixed probability for the entire life of the part or system.
Originally Posted by AZ-S2000' timestamp='1374525181' post='22680683
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- Both rear bearings and hubs + alignment
- Clutch Kit (OEM)
- Transmission oil
- Differential oil
- Coolant flush
- Valve-adjustment + Spark Plugs
- Tires
- Brakes (Pads and Rotors)
looks like a good list---that way you have a "baseline" for future changes. I'd recommend flushing the brake fluid as well since you don't know if and when it was ever changed.
There is also a cabin air filter that you should take a look at to see if it needs changed as well---I replace mine every couple of years.
Getting new tires and an alignment after the rear bearings/hubs are getting put in.
Besides what was already mentioned... If youre concerned with your paint and rock chips on the highway, invest in some blue painters tape and tape the front of your car and behind wheels. It might look goofy but it will help.
Well, its been resprayed, not the best. Front bumper is black, had to replace it so its needing an entire respray but a good one anyhow.
Carry needed tools. Read this link. https://www.s2ki.com/home/2010/08/17...in-your-s2000/
I was on an S2000 group drive recently. One member had a right rear deflation (Brand new tire). There was a lot of help with multiple jacks, people, etc. Owners spare tire was flat. I had a 12VDC air compressor. Outside temp was 110 degrees. Wheels were freaking hot! I provided work gloves. Needed to remove a "harmonic balancer?" from rear hub. Anybody have any tools. You bet.
I pretty much carry everything from the link above including black gorilla tape and extra long tywraps. (Good for fastening rear bumper on NC mountains back road.)
Have a great trip!
I was on an S2000 group drive recently. One member had a right rear deflation (Brand new tire). There was a lot of help with multiple jacks, people, etc. Owners spare tire was flat. I had a 12VDC air compressor. Outside temp was 110 degrees. Wheels were freaking hot! I provided work gloves. Needed to remove a "harmonic balancer?" from rear hub. Anybody have any tools. You bet.
I pretty much carry everything from the link above including black gorilla tape and extra long tywraps. (Good for fastening rear bumper on NC mountains back road.)
Have a great trip!





