Yahoo Autos How to Fix One of the Honda S2000's Most Common Problems
As engines get older and clock in the miles, a lot of wear starts to happen. Seals start to go, belts snap, and pipes clog up. Timing chains, a metal linkage that syncs the rotation of the engine, start to stretch over time, making it harder to keep the engine running correctly. That's where timing chain tensioners come in.
Timing chain tensioners are used to push a plate against the timing chain in the engine, keeping it taught and well, tensioned, with the connected gears so it keeps the engine running as it should.
Over time, as the chain stretches, the tensioner is supposed to put pressure against the plate to compensate for the stretch. However, after 105,000 miles, it starts to fail, and needs to be replaced.
Jason from Engineering Explained is here to show us exactly how to replace the timing chain tensioner on his personal Honda S2000. He decided to change it thanks to a rattle in the engine, caused by the tensioner failing to keep the timing chain in check.
During the 12-minute video, Jason goes through all the intricate steps it takes to install a new tensioner in his Honda's four-cylinder motor. While there's certainly a lot of steps, it doesn't seem too difficult for someone looking to get their hands dirty.
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