Need engine help ASAP

[Steve695]

My s2K has a broken piston and scratched bore. The local mechanic thinks it is beyond repair.

Is there anywhere near Geelong/Melbourne that specializes in Honda engines and repairing these sort of things?

If not, then does anyone know where I can get a second hand F20C?

I can't find anything on google or ebay.

[garett]

wow!

it should still be able to be rebuilt.
you would need to change the sleeves, rods and pistons

a second hand engine may be the way to go.
worst case scenario you may be able to import one from japan

try: importmonster.com.au
they have a browsing feature which allows you to browse yahoo auctions japan
and quotes on shipping, they have a warehouse in Melbourne where you can pick your item up.

engine would cost at least 1k to freight and would be around 3 month wait.

[garett]

here go - only done 35000 kms too

http://www.importmonster.com.au/view?url=http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g101490265&thumb=http://f1.auctions.c.yimg.jp/img199.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/7/4/9/2/yosiko560-thumb-1300349689437129.jpg&title=S2000%20AP1%20F20C

$2200 buy it now.
+ shipping comes to $3500 Total

[Steve695]

Yeah I have never dealt with the mechanic I took it to before so maybe he just doesn't want to do it/wants to make money. You never know.

As if they can't bore it out and replace the pistons, if this was possible what sort of power would I gain?

Thanks for the link. I don't want to replace the engine unless I really have to.

[Steve695]

here go - only done 35000 kms too

http://www.importmonster.com.au/view?url=http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g101490265&thumb=http://f1.auctions.c.yimg.jp/img199.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/7/4/9/2/yosiko560-thumb-1300349689437129.jpg&title=S2000%20AP1%20F20C

$2200 buy it now.
+ shipping comes to $3500 Total

Thanks that looks really good. I will see what Honda say first probably.

[vyets]

dont even bother going to honda

[garett]

i agree with vyets you will have a heart attack at honda

you could buy a stroker kit, which would be everything you need.
may still need to buy sleeves though depending on the kit. - could see some good gains but you would need to do ECU to compensate still.

id be going for fresh oem parts. and possibly some higher comp pistons.

[AusS2000]

It really depends how deep the scratches are. If they are shallow you can bore and hone and fit new aftermarket oversized pistons. If they are deep you need to fit sleeves and corresponding pistons. Probably no need to replace rods unless they are damaged or the pistons your purchase require it.

But if you're on any sort of a budget or time constraint a secondhand engine is the go. They often pop up locally.

[AusS2000]

Hmm, what's the cost of a new shortblock from Honda?

[VeYzZii]

Theres an s2000 wrecking in NSW nows.. Check eBay.

[Vvvtec]

Isn't Brad (ludecrs) selling his old motor?

[ludecrs]

^^^ yep, but i'm kinda keen on keeping it.

If he wants it I have it in storage at a mates place on an engine stand.

[stndrd]

if your looking for a good quality engine builder, give top torque a call on (03)9873 3800. they are located in nunawading/vermont area. they can do anything from a standard re-build to top of the line, race prep engines

[Steve695]

It's all good I'm getting the engine rebuilt ;)

[garett]

what are they charging if you dont mind me asking?

and what is the scope of the work involved?

[stndrd]

It depends on what work you are after & what parts you want to use when it comes to price. I first started using them when i started my apprenticeship with Subaru Melbourne and they were building all the motors for STi Melbourne (including race engines) and since i left there back in '07, alot of people i have met thru the various workshops i have worked in since use them for all their engine repairs & builds. They are very friendly, easy to get a hold of & at the end of the day they know their stuff.

[hliu42]

Melbourne got one as i know, call this guy here 0413688706 or this guy for rebuilt and tuning, 0421345782, he charge little bit more than other mechanics, but personally he is the best one in melbourne

[stndrd]

and who would that be? no point putting numbers up if there are no names to go with it

[hliu42]

their name are mate~~!