AP2 Intake Valve Retainer Installation | Honda S2000 @DIYGuysvideo

Uploaded November 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

Hey everyone! Today I’m going to show you how to install AP2 intake valve retainers on an AP1 Honda S2000. As I briefly discussed in a previous video, AP1 intake valve retainers can crack as a result of a mechanical overrev or mishift and can lead to dropped valves and thus a blown motor. The most common way to prevent or fix cracked AP1 intake valve retainers is to upgrade them to AP2 intake valve retainers which are more durable. This job can be quite intimidating to tackle so if you haven’t already I highly suggest you watch my video on inspecting valve retainers and performing a valve adjustment as they will are very relevant. Anyway, let’s get to it.

Difficulty: Medium
Estimated time: 3-5 hours

Tools necessary:
- Valve Spring Compressor Tool (Needs to be slightly modified): amzn.to/2zRR7lB
- Valve Keeper Removal Tool: amzn.to/2B1twxd
- Spark Plug Socket: amzn.to/2yZMgvG
- 3/8 InchTorque Wrench: amzn.to/2B1ukCf
- 5-10 Feet of 1/4 Inch Nylon Rope
- AP2 Intake Valve Retainer Upgrade Kit (8x
14765-PRB-A01 and 16x14781-PCX-004): goo.gl/QqvZEo
- 19mm wrench: amzn.to/2zQPULo
-12mm socket and ratchet

You will also need tools for the valve adjustment:
- 10mm valve adjustment tool: amzn.to/2rR87oj
- Bent feeler gauges: amzn.to/2rxDeVn

You will also need tools for the valve cover removal. Check linked videos for necessary tools.

AP1 Vale Cover Removal: youtu.be/61TuG2-iFxs
AP1 Valve Cover Installation: youtu.be/C9nPMibKhRM
DBW Valve Cover Removal: youtu.be/xkcqjHBnye8
DBW Valve Cover Installation: youtu.be/tkhSyNWPKuM
Valve Adjustment: youtu.be/5gq0xQg0TAA
Valve Retainer Inspection: youtu.be/sRRcqDXtVWs

Full Step By Step Guide (Script) here (too long for video description unfortunately): docs.google.com/document/d/14jSUKIeQTz6vi8PaOIg25coO9asBXHJm40-j3GUugds/edit?usp=sharing

I know this video was relatively long but I really hope it helps some of you out there tackle this job. If you found it helpful or entertaining give this video a thumbs up and smash that subscribe button if you haven’t already. As always, leave a comment down below for a DIY you’d like to see in the future.

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