DISCLAIMER* it's best to begin this process with the car in neutral, when applying grease into the transmission linkage try, if the linkage is moved such that any gear would be engaged, to reset the linkage to the neutral position or you'll have a hard time trying to reinstall the spring and shifter assembly as it only sits in one position
Just wanted to give you a huge thanks for all of your amazing DIY videos. Because of you I've been able to do all of the maintenance on my wife's S2K confidently and successfully.
Urea grease isn't used here because its high temp. It has the correct NLGI viscosity, and it won't harm the plastic. Other greases may work as a substitute, but make sure it meets the requirements. Anyone that works on their own S2000 should have Urea grease on hand. So using tbat you'll know it meets the requirements. Yes, I know this is two years old, posting for those that find this diy in the future.
Thanks for all your videos! The last one with really helped with my loose power socket. Could you make a video on replacing the rectifier in the alternator? I haven't been able to find a video on how to do that job.
+alex santiago You're welcome Alex! I just sold my spare alternator unfortunately. If you send me an alternator I would be willing to film the job for you.
Great video as always, very detailed and easy to follow. Please keep making videos on your awesome CR! my 2000 ap1 has 90k miles, so I might be doing this very very soon. Much appreciated. thanks you.
When I did this in my car I also replaced the two plastic pieces that attach to the bottom of the shifter as well as the spring. Only a few bucks more and it probably helped the shifter feel.
+Ryan Murray I have seen that mentioned in the forums and in other videos but I'm skeptical how much it really helps so I didn't include it. I can see the spring helping tho.
Great video, Soviet. So many things to grease on s2k. How about greasing steering torque sensor, slave cylinder ball and clutch fork fingers for future videos? (Brush holder/rectifier of aternator too) Thanks!!!
+Gi Yoon haven't heard of greasing the steering torque sensor but definitely will do a video on the slave cylinder ball and try to do the clutch form. I'll have to look into the brush holder
hey I have a question and in need of help, I removed the three bolts but the shifter refuses to come out. I tried everything and I can’t get it out. Any suggestions?
while having at all apart I would recommend replacing the $30 worth of parts this spring into plastic pieces. its well work the little $$ for a great feel. you can get the OE parts on eBay or Amazon
I am skeptical replacing the plastics makes a difference. It would have to be tested on its own instead of with the regrease. When I’ve taken out the shifter the plastics have all looked perfectly fine.
I did my yesterday and it help a little bit. The most exciting part was being able to clean the center counsel because it looks like someone spilled coffee along time ago.
Ive seen videos where they not only regrease, but also replace all the "white plastic" and the spring with new parts. Is it worth it? I ordered it just incase, but might just regrease only as statedin video
+Steven Lu I have a set of them sitting in my garage. Before my next set of tires i. Will isn't all them since I'll need an alignment. I'm not sure if it will improve handling but it will ensure my alignment doesn't change which is helpful.
You mentioned a few times you dont see much benefit in changing the plastic parts for new ones. But the spring might you wrote. What does the spring do? How does it improve shifting? Just curious thnx.
+Jeff Collop I don't. I have been contemplating it considering that the tracks here can get over 100F. However I am a pretty data driven person and I'd love to get some oil temp readings first so I can be sure that it is necessary.
I would really apprechiate a how-to on oil temp sensor and gauge :) But I'd like to keep my S as stock as possible, any way to get temp reading without a gauge? Via smartphone maybe? :P
+niikon I just a quick search and I don't see any wireless sensors. I'm guessing you might be able to plump it into an aftermarket ECU and the use a smartphone app from there possibly?
I don’t see the point in replacing parts that are not broken. I think most of the folks that blindly replace all the plastics are just feeling the benefits of the new grease. With the grease you can clearly see where it has dried up and is no longer doing its job.
