Recently picked up a 2002 S2k with 64000 miles. Everyone recommends having the valve retainers replaced with ap2 retainers. Which should I order (brand etc...) there seem to be a lot of different types out there and I'm not sure which is correct???

Thanks!

 

OEM honda retainers and keepers for a 04+ s2000

hondapartsdeals.com

 

^ this. sort of. it has been argued that ap2 retainers on ap1 exhaust valves isn't an ideal situation. you should mix and match ap1 exhaust retainers/keepers with ap2 intake retainers/keepers. I know hardtop guy will mix and match a set for you if you specify in the "special instructions" section of the checkout.

 

Thanks, here's the part list, not sure exactly on the list what to order.

14620-PCX-010 1 ARM ASSY., ROCKER JPN
8
$ 286.43 $ 209.67
14711-PCX-000 2 VALVE, IN. (YELLOW) (NIPPON HATSUJO) JPN
8
$ 20.27 $ 14.84
14721-PCX-000 3 VALVE, EX. (BLUE) (NIPPON HATSUJO) JPN
8
$ 33.77 $ 24.72
14744-PCX-014 4 SCREW, TAPPET ADJUSTING JPN
16
$ 3.28 $ 2.40
14761-PZX-A01 5 SPRING, IN. VALVE (WHITE) (NIPPON HATSUJO) JPN
8
$ 8.87 $ 6.49
14762-PZX-A01 6 SPRING, EX. VALVE (ORANGE) (NIPPON HATSUJO) JPN
8
$ 8.87 $ 6.49
14765-PRB-A01 7 RETAINER, VALVE SPRING JPN
16
$ 3.20 $ 2.34
14775-PCX-000 8 SEAT, VALVE SPRING JPN
16
$ 2.98 $ 2.00
14781-PCX-004 9 COTTER, VALVE JPN
32
$ 2.57 $ 1.88
14820-PCX-003 10 MOTION, LOST JPN
8
$ 9.70 $ 7.10
90206-PT0-004 11 NUT, TAPPET ADJUSTING JPN
16
$ 1.87 $ 1.37

 

14765-PRB-A01 7 RETAINER, VALVE SPRING JPN you want 8
14781-PCX-004 9 COTTER, VALVE JPN you want 16

replace only the intake side

 

Thanks! Ordered.

 

why is that? just curious since I ordered all retainers from AP2 --_--

 

WHY UNLESS U HAVE AN OVER REV ...THATS OVER KILL ...NO NEED TO WASTE MONEY FOR NOTHING . i'VE HAD TWO AP1 S AND NEVER DID THAT ...AFTER OVER 140K , NO ISSUES ...WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY IMO . ...o and I drive my S realy really hard ..always have always will

 

You'll get different opinions. The new retainer weights 2 grams more so it lowers your safety margin for valve float (in theory). The AP2s in other countries with the F20C came with the new retainers on both sides, not just the intake. Lots of people only upgraded the intake because the exhuast doesn't crack as often, but people have indeed had them crack. Up to you and what you're comfortable with.

I replaced all my retainers with AP2 retainers. None of my AP1 retainers had cracks so I could have left it alone and perhaps should have to save $ but it was peace of mind for me. Had a valve adjustment done at the same time and the car runs a little better now.

 

Why fix whats not broken ...u want piece of mind buy a plant , they never break ... nor has my S2k