Really daft question on servicing an S2000.

Really daft question on servicing an S2000.

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bracken78

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985 posts

213 months

Tuesday 10th June 2008
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My S2000 is going in for its 27K service at the end of the month and as this is expensive I would like to know weather the garages has changed the stuff it should.

For the example, is there a way of checking to see if the brake fluid has been changed? Also what about the oil in the rear diff, is where a way of checking this also has been done?

I’m a little paranoid about the garage missing bits because I can’t see them. Or do you think I’m worrying about nothing?

Bibbs

3,733 posts

217 months

Tuesday 10th June 2008
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Oil should change colour ..

I'd put a tip-ex dot somewhere on the filters/nuts. That way you'll at least be able to tell if they have changed (or at least the dealer has looked, and scratched the tip-ex off).

If you put a dot over the edge of the nut, it'll crack once they turn it.

Qube

437 posts

267 months

Friday 13th June 2008
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bracken78 said:
My S2000 is going in for its 27K service at the end of the month and as this is expensive I would like to know weather the garages has changed the stuff it should.

For the example, is there a way of checking to see if the brake fluid has been changed? Also what about the oil in the rear diff, is where a way of checking this also has been done?

I’m a little paranoid about the garage missing bits because I can’t see them. Or do you think I’m worrying about nothing?
I'm sure the 27k service includes checking and adjusting the valve clearances. Honda main dealer never checked or adjusted mine but ticked the box on the service sheet for it.. Ended up doing it myself, least now I know it's been done as you could hear a few ticks here and there before the adjustment.

bracken78

Original Poster:

985 posts

213 months

Friday 13th June 2008
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Qube said:
bracken78 said:
My S2000 is going in for its 27K service at the end of the month and as this is expensive I would like to know weather the garages has changed the stuff it should.

For the example, is there a way of checking to see if the brake fluid has been changed? Also what about the oil in the rear diff, is where a way of checking this also has been done?

I’m a little paranoid about the garage missing bits because I can’t see them. Or do you think I’m worrying about nothing?
I'm sure the 27k service includes checking and adjusting the valve clearances. Honda main dealer never checked or adjusted mine but ticked the box on the service sheet for it.. Ended up doing it myself, least now I know it's been done as you could hear a few ticks here and there before the adjustment.
Your right, they should do that but I bet they don't. The other problem is I don't think I could do that myself as I don't have to tools. How do you get in and do the Valves? If I know this then I could be sneaky and do something to make sure they check.

Qube

437 posts

267 months

Sunday 15th June 2008
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bracken78 said:
Qube said:
bracken78 said:
My S2000 is going in for its 27K service at the end of the month and as this is expensive I would like to know weather the garages has changed the stuff it should.

For the example, is there a way of checking to see if the brake fluid has been changed? Also what about the oil in the rear diff, is where a way of checking this also has been done?

I’m a little paranoid about the garage missing bits because I can’t see them. Or do you think I’m worrying about nothing?
I'm sure the 27k service includes checking and adjusting the valve clearances. Honda main dealer never checked or adjusted mine but ticked the box on the service sheet for it.. Ended up doing it myself, least now I know it's been done as you could hear a few ticks here and there before the adjustment.
Your right, they should do that but I bet they don't. The other problem is I don't think I could do that myself as I don't have to tools. How do you get in and do the Valves? If I know this then I could be sneaky and do something to make sure they check.
The article can be found here: http://www.s2000.org/articles/valve_adjustment/ ..simple diy tools required (an angled feeler gauge would be handy)

If you want to check if the rocker cover has been removed for valve inspection, adjustment during service.. on the sneaky side prior to service remove the black plastic cover located on top of the intake manifold (right side under bonnet) use a 10mm socket and remove the 2 black nuts. Clean any dirt,oil with a cloth and place a sticky label or a thin piece of gaffer tape between the rocker cover and head (5 min job). Replace the cover.

After the service check to see if the tape or label has been removed or ripped.

As mentioned previously Tipex or scratches can also be used to check if any itmes have been removed or changed.

Good Luck, Remember not all dealers are the same.