Відео

Agreed! What I did was measure it, then I marked my tap bit with a black sharpie, but you probably can't see it in the video.

For sure! That would have been the backup solution if the fix was a fail. This was the budget friendly solution to go with initially ;). Good luck!

I imagine all those SOHC valve covers were all interchangeable from 1992 to even 2002 but the easiest way to validate would be to pick up a tap and die kit and use the thread measurement tool to measure the pitch on your VC bolts. I'd be surprised if it wasn't the same heli coil size.

In the video if you look right around 0:18 you can see the front block is on the front set of notches closest to the front wheel.

@@thebudgettrackjunkie thank you! I wasn’t too sure with my 5000TLX but I’ll give it a shot again.

@@ronfromportland I'm not sure if the new TLX models are slightly longer now for longer wheelbase cars...so yeah just make sure....my older SLX is for sure perfect fitment for the S2000.

@@thebudgettrackjunkie yeah I actually just read that the TLX is 6” longer.

@@ronfromportland yeah i'd be interested in seeing if your QJ fits almost exactly b/t the wheels on your S2000. If so, I think the TLX is a better upgrade, i'm limited on using my SLX on some cars I've tried to work on where it was just not long enough.

I'm not a certified technician or anything so don't take my word for it, but I believe that if the valve cover is not completely sealed due to stripped bolts it can potentially affect oil pressure and some oil loss that can possibly cause a rough idle.

@@thebudgettrackjunkie thanks for the quick reply yeah i changed a lot of the sensors and nothing i also changed the throttle body nothing i changed all spark plugs and the coils too and the little valve at the edge of the block that goes to the intake and the maf.........no change at all.....im going nuts and it throws the missfire code and the idle higher than expected.....im going yo try and rethread with a decent kit thanks again man!

@@oscarreal9163 Good luck!!!

Good luck!!!

Thanks a lot!

If the extractor didn't help, you may have to drill out the rest...but don't exceed the drill bit size needed for a proper thread insert...if possible.

Yo did you end up using this helicoil inserts or what did you do. I'm basically done the same thing you did by drilling out the middle.

I replaced with the Skunk2 LMAs

@@thebudgettrackjunkie thank you

I couldn't really after a while, he's a great driver and he just kept pulling away

That was way back when I first got it. I've since been using it correctly. Nice catch on that!

I can't find anywhere in the manual where the heaviest end must be on the label side. Even the safety label has a diagram of a car being lifted "backwards". Also, the s2000 has a 49-51 (F:R) weight distribution so technically where the engine is isn't the heaviest end =]

@@cdoan82 There’s no mention in the manual. It’s just an observation from watching several YT videos of the jack struggling to lift the vehicle when positioned “backwards”. See ua-cam.com/video/FDpdHSkuHy0/v-deo.html

Good luck!!

That's great! Yes, since this video, i've acquired better tools for this job.

That's a great point! I've actually done several other repairs on other parts and i've used oil on the drill bit for lubrication, and the shavings do stick, but i'm still fine cleaning with a cotton swap after.

You can if you have tweezers small enough to reach, or get creative with some tape at the end of a thin screwdriver

I'm sorry to hear that man. But I don't think you want to poke all the way through. You might cause yourself other potential problems and leaks. Just my opinion.

That should work as long as you tape it similarly to how he taped the towel in this vid. I imagine it would be easier with the cup in harder to reach areas. Just might have to vacuum out the shavings from the cup before you pull it off or you’ll risk shavings falling back thru the hole when pulling it off

They have newer models that support longer wheelbases now.

Good luck!

Any number of things such as excessive play, vibration, clunking noises, uneven tire wear...

Thankfully it was very light traffic so I had a bit of wiggle room ;)

Assuming the same engine that should be correct.

When you look at the helicoil there is a a small piece of it that will need to be broken off once installed, it will automatically break off when you run a bolt through it after its installed into the newly tapped hole. That's just how that piece was described to me, i'm unsure if "tang" is the official term for it. Hope that helps!

Thank you! Hoping to get back out there with the new setup to see how different the car will be.

@@thebudgettrackjunkie you going to tnia this coming week? I’ll be there!

@@2FIRacing i'll likely be doing the April TNIA event.

I'm sure you can get away with drilling the length of the helicoil, but i'd also think you'd want to get the helicoil in a little deeper than just flush with the surface? Personally I did what I felt was the length of the bolt. You can probably even stack helicoil inserts if you wanted the entire length with new threads?

Thank you sir!

Thanks man! I'm definitely thankful for Texas "winters" lol

You could probably do that, this is just the way I preferred because I wanted everything to be as oem and easy to work on in the future.

HAHAHA I'm just a small grassroots guy with passion for cars too! Thank you and awesome content on your side as well!

Porsche in 86 clothing lol

Agreed!!!

I was running advanced group, and was hitting lots of traffic too from time to time

When your new track car is ready, let's make it happen!!! You'll love the course.

I believe so, should all be the same pitch. If you have a tap and die set you can easily measure, but I believe it is the same.

@@thebudgettrackjunkie okay, thank you for the info.

Good luck! Be patient!

Budget Track Junkie worked like a charm!! Thank you so much!!

@@aq305 Glad to hear it worked out!!

I'm assuming pitch and thread size is the same but you might want to make sure

Good luck!!! That definitely sounds like the cause of your leak though.