b8b88

So many threads about the oil bolts. Should I change to new one? My car has 35500 miles on it and my car was 2001 model year.

boiler

[QUOTE]Originally posted by b8b88
[B]So many threads about the oil bolts.

b8b88

you didnt see the European recall about the oil bolts??

boiler

I haven't found an autobahn to drive on here in the states, yet. This purportedly only happens after an extended period of driving at autobahn speeds, like 140mph for at least an hour or more. I have also noticed that some people now have problems that were incurred because of the "fix".

No thank you. I'm not going to fix it until it's broken.

b8b88

How can you know if the bolts break or not?
Whats the different?

xviper

You need to read those threads more thoroughly. The bolts do not break. Under certain conditions like high speed driving for extended periods of time as they often do in Europe, the "old" 2 hole bolts do not allow for sufficient oil flow. The "new" 4 hole bolts are supposed to remedy this. I agree with "boiler". If it ain't a problem here, maybe we should just sit tight and see. An improperly installed bolt can be disasterous and this may have already happened. It is not an easy installation process and mistakes can be made. However, if it will make you sleep better, then go ahead and do it but then, you'll lose sleep wondering if the mechanic (who has never done this before) has put those bolts in properly.

b8b88

thanks xviper

txst

Most everyone here knows my opinion.

Enjoy the car as it is - I can think of a lot of other things that I would be more worried about.

Look at the thread where someone is wondering if they should buy a used S2000 with 90K miles on it...

Triple-H

I suspect that is true for me also.

The point about concern over the mechanic who made the swap is valid, the bolt for cylinder #1 can be a tricky install with a flexible extension.

There are some of us who seriously doubt the merits of the argument that we in the states who track our cars often do not subject our cars to the level of stress the Europeans do.

I for one am holding tight because my car will be going into storage for the winter very soon. My hope is that Honda steps up to the plate by spring and decides if they are going to do a recall or offer those of us who think it really ought to be done some kind of discount on labor.

A valid question to ask is how long do you plan to own the car. If it is only a couple of years and you don't do any track events, I suspect I would put it out of my mind. If you are like me and plan to keep the car for 10 some years and do hundreds and hundreds of hard track miles, it is only a matter of time before those 2 hole bolts get swapped out.