I was wondering if i can install new thrust washer without having to pull the motor and seprating the head and block. Would i be able to get to it by removing the oil pan? Let me know asap please.

 

Impossible.

Crankshaft needs to be removed from the block to change the thrust washers.

If you are looking to change them, you likely have bigger issues than just the washers.

 

Great, thanks for the response.. ill just pull the engine out i guess.

 

Hi I was also looking at freshening up my 230,000Km AP1 with new thrust bearings and big/small end bearings
and as I am in Australia and it takes 3 weeks at least to get these parts in, is there any thing else I am missing

4 AP2 oil squirter bolts (while I am there)
Thrust bearings
Big/Small end bearings
Timing cover seal
rear main seal
and gasket goo for the sump?

is there any parts I will/might need before putting it all back together?

 

Also Can anybody confirm if there is only one type of thrust bearing/washer the OEM site I ordered mine from only have one part number listed and I bought 4 of those?

 

There is only 1 type, and the S2000 only uses 2. So you have 2 extras.

 

I had a feeling that might be the case oh well better to order 2 more than I need than 2 less I guess, thanks for the info.

Any way I am sure they will get used and if not I am only $11 out of pocket.