nomadicS2k

Mike's

Unlucky pal at least its not engine related, it dose sound like the noise i had when my wheel bearing went, quick fix possibly hub nut loose. i also opted to put in some arp wheel studs when i changed the bearing out

Gearbox i would just go down the replacement route and rebuild the whiney one when you get chance

hope you get it sorted without to much down time

nomadicS2k

nomadicS2k

Not much going on - a tale of head bashing as the much revered BYS rails was purchased from Matt of Turbo and SC fame on FB. Arrived duly put it on and what a difference in seating. It effectively lowers the seat base - more at the rear than the front - but for me - it really did make a difference in the seating position.

But with all the good comes the bad. I can now no longer move the seat forward or backwards....everything is a compromise! Will remove and see what the issue is this weekend as well as trying to fit the fog light and facelift tweeter pods.

And I think I want some wheels....17" with decent yoko rubber...

nomadicS2k

Nothing done so far - just more bits ordered!
2 of these pulley bearings : https://www.bearingboys.co.uk/SKF-Ba...-x-12mm-1889-p
1 of these Contitech serpentine belt : https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Honda_S2000_2.0_2000/p/car-parts/belts-chains-and-tensioners/engine-parts/car-drive-belt/?202770585&1&71962440264d22d4a2b111df00286c0ebb742 c41&000108

And the drivers side speaker isn't working....awesome.

Nottm_S2

I fitted a new bearing to the idler from your source, very easy, just gently pressed out with a socket and wood in the jaws as I heard the pulley can crack, all cleaned, a bit of grease applied then pressed back in.

My auto tensioner was fine strangely (same bearing) so didn't do that one

nomadicS2k

MOT time and she passed with no advisories! Not bad for nearly 19 years!
Oil service with new front discs, HEL lines, Brembo pads all round. The NSF caliper was found to be seized so was duly replaced with a reconditioned one!
SRS light extinguised because of my cack handedness when refitting the steering wheel from RobinA3 earlier in the year.
New fog light brackets installed.

A few jobs down - lots to go!

nomadicS2k

18 months later since the last hit and she is a magnet to fecking numpty's again. Hit on the other side this time...think it is time to get it all done proper and get the inner arches repaired at the same time.

nomadicS2k

More than 6 months on and she still wears her battle scar from the unknown numpty as I contemplate what to do with the arches - they are gone and need cutting out and welding. At 19 years and 7 months, she passed her MOT, there was a fail - the SRS light - a gremlin I have had a year ever since I swapped the wheel with one of Robin's creations. I will eventually get round to it!
Finally had the following done:
Engine mounts
Transmission mounts
Idle bearings
New serpentine(?) belt
Annual service

So now, it's body work and getting the Accord Type R calipers refurbed. Contemplating sending the car to Poland to get overhauled, subframes off, full strip and clean, rear arches done and a full respray.

nomadicS2k

Been an age since the last update...
Not much has been going on - the car is now in the custody of a friend in Essex, with 3 kids, there just isn't the chance to enjoy it much at the moment, but I can't bring myself to sell it!

It's just had a visit to R2 Automotive in Tilbury for the retainers and seals to be replaced and valve clearances to be done..a princely sum later and the car is apparantly driving like new!

Next step: The brakes - Accord Type R calipers and RX8 calipers and 300mm rear discs. I need to find some shims and I need to get a caliper adapter fabricated.