Radiator Replacement | Honda S2000

[@S2K_SCOTT]

This is one of my favorite S2000 KZbin Channels. Your channel is a shining example of how you don't need fancy video editing and the actual content provided will always be king. There are a lot of annoying and useless car KZbinr's out there with people that just want to be on camera rather than sharing something useful. I've been an S2000 owner for 18 years and love these cars dearly. Keep up the great work.

[@RayvstheWorld]

i will always love how straightforward these are 😍

[@DIYGuysvideo]

🤙

[@nathan2234ify]

It’s like the s2000 version of ChrisFix. Straight forward, no BS. Nice video!

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Thanks

[@davideurenius5272]

Careful now! Your videos gives me confidence to DIY even thou I have no mechanical skills and this would take several weekends to finish. Great video!

[@dj68k]

Going to do this to mine this weekend, same radiator and everything. Man, this car is easy to work on. :D

[@mengmorevang3928]

Your channel saves us S2k people forever!

[@FeefTheSloth]

also important to mention the bleeder block for coolant near the intake manifold, definitely will have air in the system if you dont touch it.

[@russelloppenheimer3970]

Excellent video as always. But it would have been good to elaborate on bleeding procedure, since that's where most have trouble with this swap. How to use spill proof funnel, where front bleeder located and how to use, etc. Also would have been good to cover what tabs to bend on Koyo when the stock fans don't quite fit, as that is the only fitment issue with koyo and not uncommon.

[@ir88ed74]

Super helpful! Nice video, clear and to-the-point. Thank you!

[@lesterjamesHDTV]

👏🏽👏🏽I did mines I’m February. OEM cracked when I drove it without warming it up on a cold day

[@DIYGuysvideo]

How many miles were on yours? I’m still on my original with 155k miles

[@russelloppenheimer3970]

@@DIYGuysvideo my stock rad started to leak between end tanks and core at around 155k miles. Its been a year since you asked, so by now you may have already had to change yours. But figured I'd add this data point for posterity.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Mine didn't start to leak but I changed it at 163K miles as preventative maintenance because I didn't want to get stuck at the track with a broken radiator.

[@vaajchang]

I went w mishimoto. Same installation process. FYI removing lower radiator hose is annoying

[@DIYGuysvideo]

The hardest part of the job for sure.

[@cuhoang7178]

Great informative video. Can you do a video on a complete rebuild of a F22C engine? Can you also do a video on replacing the engine valve springs, retainers, and head studs? Thank you so much.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Probably not since I’ve never done any of those things :)

[@philspaghet]

This is super helpful! I'm installing a koyorad too and I'm wondering if you can reuse the oem cap. I got mine used from a fellow S2000 owner so I didn't get the cap with the purchase

[@DIYGuysvideo]

You definitely cannot reuse the OEM cap.

[@philspaghet]

@DIYGuysvideo just did it a couple weeks ago, ended up ordering a NC Miata cap to fit!

[@Pips722]

I’d love to see a radiator hose replacement video

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Yeah haha that doesn’t sound like much fun. I’ve never done the job before.

[@Ap2s2kbro]

Where did you get the license plate bracket ?

[@kevinnguyen7589]

is the torque for the temperature sensor the same on aluminum and the plastic/oem one?

[@Sa-le5sh]

Can you do a video on best way of removing them upper radiator hose?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Hmm. Never done that one before unless I was parting out the car so I would need a good reason to do it.

[@darth420vader]

Is it necessary to replace the temp sensor? I have seen it discussed in the s2ki forums.

[@H8HotWeather]

Are the radiatoes different between dbw and none dbw s2000? Someone said the coolant temp sensor is a different size

[@DIYGuysvideo]

They have different size bungs yeah. I believe my Koyo kit came with an adapter. I have installed this kit on both AP1 and 06+ AP2

[@Rob.Coleman]

Nicely explained, thank you 👍.

[@xclusiveplayer]

Replaced mine with the same Koyo radiator after my stock one leaked at the plastic at 175k. Quality aluminum radiator, only thing is cap is not included and it use their proprietary cap as I couldn’t get the oem one to fit.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Haha yeah! I was in the middle of the install and I was like uhh I don’t have a radiator cap! Did this not come with a radiator cap!? Waited a few days for a cap to arrive so I could finish the job.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Seems like my OEM radiator won’t last much longer at 155k since I beat on the car so much.

[@Gbari7]

I got the same radiator and looking through the forums I saw that this Gates 31336 radiator cap fits as well and handles the 16 lbs of pressure required. I still ordered the Koyo one, but it's gonna be more than a week before it comes in. This one's next day Prime delivery so I can go ahead and replace my radiator. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C2WEM8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@apolloandratti7922]

Perfect 👌 DYI. Thank you!

[@JonathanS2KPR]

Could you do a video on how to measure crank walk? That’s one of my biggest fears with my car

[@Turbochargesi]

I love your videos! I would truly appariciate it if you can help me. I have a 2005 s2000, with a mishimoto radiator, what is the size of the drain plug, can't seem to find the answer anywhere.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Sorry, I have no idea.

[@sadboygarage]

curious how much farther out does the aftermarket radiator sit compared to the oem one or is it the same ?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Hmm. It’s definitely thicker than OEM

[@sadboygarage]

@@DIYGuysvideo good to know because my current one barely fits my turbo setup with slim fans so odds are there is no way this will fit then without smacking my turbo and piping

[@sdlausen1]

Completely unrelated to this video but... what oil catch can is that? I'm in the market for one and love where this one sits.

[@rocketboi336]

The oil catch cans are from radium engineering. The important one (PCV side) sits in front of the brake master cylinder. In that location, it's highly recommended to get the petcock for it

[@livedeliciously]

Would love to a DIY on how to install a HP Spal fan. Especially the wiring.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

What is the point?

[@livedeliciously]

@@DIYGuysvideo There isn't much out there documenting an install on our cars and since the desirable fan versions (high performance and extreme) require more complicated wiring, it would be nice to have something documented. Mounting the fan(s) isn't plug and play since it varies depending on the radiator and the size of fan. The performance level of the SPAL fan also dictates the involvement in how it's wired. The high performance and extreme versions require a separate relay, but moreover, these versions are said to cause a massive power draw on startup. Supposed solutions include wiring in capacitors or some sort of PWM fan controller into the circuit.

[@DIYGuysvideo]

I guess I just don’t know why I would use one when I’ve been running the stock cooling for tens of track days. First time I’ve heard of these fans tbh

[@livedeliciously]

@@DIYGuysvideo I suppose they're more common in forced induction setups. I guess you'll have to do a turbo build first haha.

[@gotembro]

Jason you forgot to talk about the cap! The koyo can use a special [koyo] cap a OEM honda cap will not work and you need to order the cap separate. Also you forgot to add to screw on the cap! Comon bud! Unwatchable ... Thanks for making these videos and keep it up. You know I am kidding ... great work tho

[@tonysanchez4519]

Very helpful thank you

[@Pips722]

These are perfect videos!!!

[@kylem4129]

Will you do an s2000 ac removal video?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Probably not. I like my AC :)

[@kylem4129]

DIYGuys but weight reduction :(

[@alexlai2580]

Nice job, again Jason! Was wondering if a future topic of replacing all coolant hoses is a possibility?!

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Not unless mine burst 😀

[@alexlai2580]

DIYGuys ha, that’s what I don’t want happening!

[@NicholasNunez]

My upper hose burst and decided to swap both upper and lower; having access to a lift made the lower much easier. The upper was more difficult for me; I have an AP1

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Any idea why it burst?

[@NicholasNunez]

@@DIYGuysvideo I think it was a combination of Alabama heat for the life of the car and a spirited mountain drive after sitting for four months. 150k miles on original hoses at the time of the incident, last November.

[@nelsonlu5878]

I see what you did there with your cruising speed 😜

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Nice

[@lonnietran1925]

wish u were my neighbor bruh

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Same

[@mantis-toboggan62]

I thought the Engine Coolant Temp Sensor was on the rear of the Intake manifold. (Seen in this image, blue Arrow to indicate cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2ki.com-vbulletin/1280x960/picture_php_pictureid_211053_b04b20a58a510657986ea8c62f0981cc5b1b358b.jpg ) I've got an AUS Spec 99 Model. Have an Check Engine Light and it threw 6 Flashes indicating the ECTS I have the part but it's so difficult to get the rubber boot off to swap it out. Any thoughts? Thanks mate **EDIT** Seems it's later revisions have it located on the radiator itself. Damn

[@rickenbacker3255]

Hell yes!

[@gotembro]

Use the adapter and wrap a rag around it no leaks with tape Still a pain tho; that's what i did. Where are my daily videos at?

[@DIYGuysvideo]

I was able to force a B size cap adapter with no issues! You will never get daily videos from me haha

[@gotembro]

@@DIYGuysvideo Wheres the youtube grind at.. daily videos...

[@alexlai2580]

Daily videos are not sustainable. Even Casey Neistat couldn’t do it over a period of time. With informational videos like Jason, they’ll always be relevant as long as S2000 are on the road.

[@gotembro]

@@alexlai2580 I know it's a joke. My soft top needs to be replaced. Video idea

[@MastRk]

Nice!

[@Luisr777]

Where did he get that license plate holder 😳

[@DIYGuysvideo]

You mean the front plate mount?

[@Luisr777]

@@DIYGuysvideo yes

[@rocketboi336]

www.amazon.com/dp/B0776S37CR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@fahadl786]

Horn Upgrade video? The squeaky beep dosnt cut it on these cars

[@DIYGuysvideo]

Will never do it sorry.

[@Jimmys_Garage]

I have 04 swap I’m selling if interested, 80k miles - 4k engine and trans complete you can have as a backup let me know

[@DIYGuysvideo]

I’m good thanks. I have a brand new short block sitting in a warehouse in the Midwest 🤙

[@Jimmys_Garage]

DIYGuys sounds good! If you know anyone I still have it in the car so they can hear it etc. always great instructional videos 💪