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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2009S2000 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALCYLINDER HEADCYLINDER HEAD INSPECTION FOR WARPAGE
2009 Honda S2000 Base
Cylinder Head Inspection for Warpage
2009 Honda S2000 BaseSECTION Cylinder Head Inspection for Warpage
- Remove the cylinder head (see CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL ).
- Inspect the camshaft (see CAMSHAFT INSPECTION ).
- Check the cylinder head for warpage. Measure along the edges, and three ways across the center.
- If warpage is less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) cylinder head resurfacing is not required.
- If warpage is between 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) and 0.2 mm (0.008 in.), resurface the cylinder head.
- Maximum resurface limit is 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) based on a height of 105 mm (4.13 in.).
Cylinder Head Height
Standard (New): 104.95-105.05 mm (4.132-4.136 in.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.