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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2009S2000 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALCYLINDER HEADVALVE, SPRING, AND VALVE SEAL INSTALLATION
2009 Honda S2000 Base
Valve, Spring, and Valve Seal Installation
2009 Honda S2000 BaseSECTION Valve, Spring, and Valve Seal Installation
Special Tools Required
- Stem seal driver 07PAD-0010000
- Valve spring compressor attachment 07757-PJ 1010A
- Coat the valve stems with new engine oil. Install the valves in the valve guides.
- Check that the valves move up and down smoothly.
- Install the spring seats on the cylinder head.
- Install the new valve seals (A) using the valve guide seal installer (B).NOTE: The exhaust valve seal (C) has a black spring (D), and the intake valve seal (E) has a white spring (F). They are not interchangeable.
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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.