windhund116

Silver_Bullet_S. Just out of curiosity, what was the event that created the need for milling both head and block?

Thanks!

lookstoomuch

Believe he mentioned an overheat.

Silver_Bullet_S

Thanks so much for your kind words, it really means a lot & is nice to hear. Yeah it's been pretty rough for the last year, but I try to just keep my head up. I hope to hear back from Billman because I'm at loss about what's the best route to go with the head. My S2000 is very important to me & I have a lot of sentimental memories with me & my father tied to it; so I really want to get it running again... I miss both my father & my S2k very much.

I tried searching the forums for a head but no luck. I see AP1 heads on ebay ranging from $850 - $1500 which is a lot of money (the heads aren't even complete), but how would I know if the head is in good condition if I cant see the head before purchasing it? I don't want to end up w another useless head & Ebay seems very risky to spend that much money w/ no guarantee.

Also, since I have a 2006 S2K, it makes finding a head harder becasue I don't have the air pump & AP1 heads have the air passages for the air pump. I heard you can plug them by getting them welded, but that just leaves another area where something can go wrong & you can see what my luck I've had w/ machine shops already.

How do people who need a head for their S2K go about securing one? Are there any used motor shops/distributors known for having heads? Do I have to find another 2006 head, or is is not too complicated to make any 2000-2005 head work? Any advice from anyone is appreciated.

Billman if you're out there & have any tips, I'd certainly be very grateful.

Silver_Bullet_S

Yes, it was overheating. The head gasket blew, I was the 3rd owner of the car (only had 39k miles when I bought it) & I'm almost positive the last owner had a turbo on there. The head gasket blew in traffic on a very hot day & I couldn't pull over in time to keep the motor from overheating. The block seemed to be .002-.003" out of shape. The head was around the same.

The car is in pristine condition otherwise, not a dent or scratch. The block was rebuilt with new OEM rings & bearings, new clutch, etc. The head is the only issue.

Do you have any advice on how to find a head, preferably a 2006+ cyl head? I'll take an AP1 if i can find one that's unmilled, but worried about the complications of plugging the air pump passageways.

Silver_Bullet_S

Yes, it was. The head gasket blew w/ only 39k miles on the car. I'm the 3rd owner & I'm almost positive the last owner had a turbo on there. The head gasket blew on a very hot day & I couldn't pull over in time to keep the motor from overheating. The block seemed to be warped .002 - .003" (i measured w/ feeler gauges). The head was around the same.

The bottom end parts looked fine but I had it torn down to be cleaned, straightened, and replaced the rings & bearings & clutch. The crank, rods, and pistons were in great shape.

Know anyone with a head to sell or where to get one?

LeonV

Try Serge at 916-761-6756, he's my go-to for used parts. He usually sells complete motors but ask if he has any heads lying around.

Silver_Bullet_S

Thanks so much, I'll give him a call. I really appreciate the help.