(AUS) Looking for s2k machanic
03-13-2015, 10:34 AM
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(AUS) Looking for s2k machanic
I haven't been able to convince myself that I can do the valve retainer replacement on my own.
So I'm looking for a shop that would be familiar with the process.
Any recommendations?
So I'm looking for a shop that would be familiar with the process.
Any recommendations?
03-13-2015, 01:22 PM
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join the club. i'm looking to that, a valve adjustment, and an oil squirter upgrade on my early ap1. parts for the retainer replacement (do the intake side only) are around $230 last time i spec'd it out from majestic honda.
i don't have any suggestions as far as places to go, but please let me know if you do find a place
i don't have any suggestions as far as places to go, but please let me know if you do find a place
03-16-2015, 07:37 AM
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I've heard from this group JC Autospec and Flamingo Automative is good with S2000s, but never been myself. I had a disastrous valve adjustment done by Hondacure, so I'd like to find a local I can trust too.
I'm pretty sure the retainers/cotters was about $50 in parts. I bought the parts in anticipation of doing the job but on inspection my retainers look great. I've never misshifted and I've put on about 10k miles since I bought her, so if one was going to drop from a past mis-shift it probably would have already.
I'm pretty sure the retainers/cotters was about $50 in parts. I bought the parts in anticipation of doing the job but on inspection my retainers look great. I've never misshifted and I've put on about 10k miles since I bought her, so if one was going to drop from a past mis-shift it probably would have already.
03-18-2015, 06:07 AM
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Sitting at JC Autospec Round Rock right now. First time and getting an alignment done. One of few places that can align my lowered car. Seems like a quality place so far. Tons of Miatas around, BBB sticker, etc. the also have S2KCA on their website.
My only issue is no weekend hours so I took time off work. They do have a late night drop off and shuttle, though.
There is a $15 off coupon for first time customers online.
My only issue is no weekend hours so I took time off work. They do have a late night drop off and shuttle, though.
There is a $15 off coupon for first time customers online.
03-18-2015, 08:18 AM
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03-20-2015, 05:20 AM
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I am also looking to get the retainers replaced soon and will probably end up doing it myself. However, I have done valve adjustments to my 01 already (twice) and I can help you out with that, I be more than willing to show you how it's done.
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03-20-2015, 05:21 AM
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EDIT: I've heard places like this are good if you don't have the tools / need to learn how to do something and don't have a garage.
03-20-2015, 04:57 PM
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Called JC Autospec on Wednesday. Didn't sound like the person I talked to was familiar with the procedure and hasn't called me back about a quote.
I'm probably just going to end up doing it myself as well.
I'm probably just going to end up doing it myself as well.
03-23-2015, 08:22 PM
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Before moving to Austin I was a German mechanic for several years. Cody Red here will vouch for me i'm sure. My valve spring compressor won't fit, but a quality one is only $85. I'm located in south Austin off Slaughter. I can come to you if you have a decent garage. How many would be interested in getting theirs replaced?