I am a newb to the S2000. I would like to know; "What drives the camshaft, a belt or internal chain"? What is the service requirements?

 

the timing chain is metal, it runs off the crankshaft and the upper idler pulley, the cams run off the pulley gear. During the normal life of the engine you shouldn't have to change the timing chain. Although you will likely have to change the timing chain tensioner a few times, but that's not a big deal. The S2000 isnt like old b-series motors that had rubber timing belts to replace on a regular basis. There is a rubber serpentine accessory belt to replace though, also not a big deal.

 

Thank you ... that clears up that issue. Does the timing chain pertain to ALL from 2000 to 2009?

 

Yes.

 

Im replacing my botom end soon, has 170k on it and im going to measure the timing chain next to a new OEM chain just for shits and giggles.

 

That would be great info to know, please post up your findings if you can. All chains will have some stretch over time, the honda tensioner system is likely capable of handling a fair bit of it.

 

Yeah I agree. Joey, your old one still measures well within spec.

 

A source at Honda I happened to engage in conversaion with mentioned "Million mile roller chain" while talking about an S2000 to one of the service writers. I mean, there are members with over 250-300k that are still on OEM timing chains so I guess that's not too far fetched. Feels so good to own a Honda some times...

 

that is cool Jordan, not bad for 60k miles then.