NSX Refresh

[Sudesh]

I'm working on an NSX at the moment for another member. After receiving the car last week I have been working on quite a few issues.

The car in question, 1996 Charlotte Green, Manual Targa

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One of the first jobs was the antenna, its did not retract all the way and also was slightly bent.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00035.jpg

[Sudesh]

I removed the antenna and dismantled it.

The internals were in bad condition and some of the teeth were rounded off.

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I repaired the internals cleaned everything up and re-installed, all working now.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00062.jpg

[Sudesh]

There was slight damp in the boot and after inspecting the problem I found that small amounts of water were coming from the antenna outlet pipe as it was blocked up.

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I cleared out the pipe, disenfected it and re-installed.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00067.jpg

[Sudesh]

The bonnet catch on this car was completely seized up and the safety catch was not working at all.

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[Sudesh]

After removing the catch, I de-greased it and cleaned up the mechanism.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00065.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00066.jpg

To spruce it up slightly I re-sprayed it, then added new grease and now the catch is working correctly.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00069.jpg

[Sudesh]

This car had an aftermarket pioneer CD changer in the boot that was in my opinion poorly fitted.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00036.jpg

The wiring was tracked inside the rear wing of the car, and was moving freely and I could hear it rattling round, even when I closed the door, I could hear the wiring rattle; the wiring the appeared out in the engine bay.

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[Sudesh]

I followed the wiring through the firewall of the car, into the cabin and it ran up along the drivers side carpet.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00129.jpg

It then ran up under the dash and was bundled up behind the carpet.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00128.jpg

[Sudesh]

I then traced the wires to where it was taking power and discovered that first; the CD system was wired in using an FM transmitter so the CD signal only passed through via the antenna. I then discovered where the system was wired into and was shocked to see how bad and more important dangerous this was.

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From what you can see, the OEM wiring loom was sripped back in places and the CD wiring was just wound round the loom and left like that!! No masking tape in places, no solder, nothing. So after speaking to the owner we decided the best method was to remove everything and repair the damaged cable and secure it correctly.

[Sudesh]

At the same time as doing the repairs to the loom, I noticed more wiring issues. This time it was coming from the aftermarket alarm immobiliser system that was installed. First of all the system was not working correctly and the actual siren was not working.

Under the bonnet the siren was fixed badly and attached to the crusie control

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00130.jpg



The wiring was tracked poorly

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00132.jpg

[Sudesh]

The wiring went into the fuse box and bundled up in there.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00133.jpg
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The wires continued into the cabin to the control box which was just laying freely in the cage.

I covered the control box in sound proofing, and then, bedded it in securely to the correct location and added extra sound proofing to stop it moving or ratteling round.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00138.jpg
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[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00141.jpg

Like the CD changer the alarm was wired in a similar way, OEM loom cut and wires just twisted round, the track for the OEM wiring was also damaged and seated correctly.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00142.jpg
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[Sudesh]

I repaired all the cables, removed items that were not working and re-set the control unit so it now works correctly. The wiring was all tracked accordingly and the big block of fuses under the bonnet was removed and relocated to the correct place. For security reasons I'm not going to post the pics of that work.

Also while working on the alarm system, I found another old alarm system that was laying under the carpet and wasnt removed, with cut wires and bare ends.

But now under the hood looks the way it should:

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[Sudesh]

The owner wanted the brakes looked at and decided to upgrade the pipes and pads. At the same time we decided to re-build the calipers.

How they looked when I got the car:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00025.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00081.jpg

[Sudesh]

After inspecting the calipers I decided the best method was to remove them all.

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[Sudesh]

The calipers were coated in 3 colours of paint and took quite some time to strip back:

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[Sudesh]

This is what I ended up with after stripping

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[Sudesh]

This is how they looked after the spraying:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00096.jpg
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[Sudesh]

I'll return to the brakes fully completed and installed later.

On the interior of this car were some panel hole, carpet stains and so on.

The centre console had various holes cut out

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[Sudesh]

I installed a new panel and plugged the hole on the centre console

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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00184.jpg

[Sudesh]

Cabin temp sensor was pretty clogged up and dirty:

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[Sudesh]

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[Sudesh]

Nice and fresh now

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00111.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00112.jpg

[Sudesh]

With the brakes and lines being replaced. The fluid reservoir drained naturally. What I found after it drained was some gunk and quite a bit of dirt in the container and float.

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I removed the filter and cleaned out what was left with an oil suction syringe. Brakes are now ready for a clean flush and re-fill

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[Sudesh]

After speaking to the owner about some more issues with the interior, he decided to go with a change of color. The tan carpets were quite bad with dirt and grime and I tried to clean it up first but it was a no go. So here is what I decided to do.

This car had the tan interior with tan carpets etc.

First step was to remove the seats and take out the carpet: I found quite a bit of dirt, sweets, pine needles, pet hair, stones, coins, pen and even a stanley knife under the carpet lol

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[Sudesh]

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[Sudesh]

With the carpet removed I got to the cleaning:

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[Sudesh]

After cleaning; the carpets went through a dying process, as the carpets were tan, more dye than usual was applied to give a better affect. While the carpets dried, I took to cleaning up the floor and getting rid of any dirt/stones/grime etc.

Then following day I installed the carpets and seats and this is how it's looking now:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00176.jpg
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[Sudesh]

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[Sudesh]

I'll leave it at this for now, as I'm currently working on the the coolant pipes, exhaust, detailing and so forth in a few days. Sory for any bad spelling lol

[vtecdirect]

Very impressed with the high standard of work there Sudesh. I am a little like this myself and will spend ages getting things just how they should be. Especially like the job on the carpets, look so much better in black.
That coolant hose is allegedly on its way to you but not had a tracking number yet so cant say exactly when it will land.
regards
Andy

[Sudesh]

Very impressed with the high standard of work there Sudesh. I am a little like this myself and will spend ages getting things just how they should be. Especially like the job on the carpets, look so much better in black.
That coolant hose is allegedly on its way to you but not had a tracking number yet so cant say exactly when it will land.
regards
Andy

Thanks Andy! Just worked my way through the other hoses over the weekend and plenty more to do.

[TheSebringOne]

Sudesh, thats what I call a real/proper refresh! When can you repaint my brake callipers please!? What paint did you use? The refresh carpet looks really well. :)

[Sudesh]

Sudesh, thats what I call a real/proper refresh! When can you repaint my brake callipers please!? What paint did you use? The refresh carpet looks really well. :)

Thanks! Got some more things to add but its coming along nicely now.

After removing the calipers and stripping the paint etc; I started the process with a few coats of high temp primer, then I used a gold hammeite paint and finally a high temp lacquer.

The carpet turned out well, it took more dye than I thought due to the color, but the final look is fantastic. I also done the door speakers as they were scuffed and marked heavely. I removed the speaker covers and tried to clean them up but, they were too embedded with marks and grime. So I changed the door speaker covers to black which revived the whole look and in my opinion still looks great with the black and tan interior. I also had to change the foot well heater vents, to black, the interior fuse box cover, bonnet pull and other small item that would usually be tan on this combination.

[Ewan]

Black and Tan - aye, a classic combo
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/jtbirchtree/BlackTan.jpg

Seriously, great work - keep us posted on further progress!

[Kaz-kzukNA1]

Great result, Sudesh.

I always enjoy watching your detailed work.

Hope you will receive the correct coolant hoses this time.
I'll also post something on the coolant system to share the info with everyone. Just need to find some time....

Please keep us updated on the progress.

Regards,
Kaz

[Sudesh]

Great result, Sudesh.

I always enjoy watching your detailed work.

Hope you will receive the correct coolant hoses this time.
I'll also post something on the coolant system to share the info with everyone. Just need to find some time....

Please keep us updated on the progress.

Regards,
Kaz

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Kaz a write up on the coolant system would be good as its such a long job and those hose clips if placed in a awkard position are hard to work with. I took some photos of the coolant job but photos dont show just how awkard a job this is.

[Sudesh]

The wipers on this car were flaking badly and one of the wipers was painted with a brush.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00043.jpg
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Wipers were removed and stripped

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00186.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00187.jpg

[Sudesh]

After stripping I cleaned the wipers with a tac cloth then prepared them for priming, when that stage was complete, I coated the wipers in 3 layers of black paint, then 2 layers of lacquer.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00219.jpg
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[Sudesh]

Like quite a few NSX's this one was showing signs of condensation in the tail lights. First thing I noticed was someone was already at these lights and had drilled holes at the top of the lights.

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[Sudesh]

Now I know when some of us do the fix, we drill holes at the bottom, so my guess is that the holes at the top didnt help any with keeping water out and condensation.

So I sealed up the holes and took out the lights:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00201.jpg

With the lights removed I noticed quite a bit of dirt/grime etc on the tail light seals and the body of the car:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00202.jpg
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[Sudesh]

I didnt have new seals to replace the old ones and after speaking to the owner we decided to try the holes at the bottom method first.

So I cleaned up the seals and the body of the car, and also used some waterproof bond when re-installing.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00209.jpg
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[Sudesh]

With the boot having some damp before I cleaned out the antenna drain hose, I decided to remove the rear lining.

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There was some dirt/grime and the boot had a damp smell to it

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00051.jpg

[Sudesh]

Im left the boot lining out and lid open over nite to air everything out.

The following day, I Cleaned up the boot floor and used some WD40 to help with removing any surface damp/rust and its also good and leaving a clean smell lol.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00216.jpg
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I re-installed the carpet and cleaned everything up, the CD changer was removed also. Much better now

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00218.jpg

[Sudesh]

The owner installed a new battery before the car arrived with me. After inspecting the battery cage I noticed the brace was quite bad looking and was rusting. So I removed the bracket and sanded it down slightly, the rust was actually well bedded in and not just surface rust.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00223.jpg
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[Sudesh]

I mentioned this a few months back; while removing the bracket I noticed the battery cage was actually holding water:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00224.jpg

I removed the the complete setup

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[Sudesh]

You can clearly see the water in the cage and also there was quite a bit of dirt/mud and stones

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00231.jpg
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The problem I found was there is only 1 drain hole and its sits too high up on the side:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00234.jpg

[Sudesh]

I drilled out extra holes on the base of the cage, and cleaned it out

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00236.jpg



After that I re-installed the battery with the newly painted bracket

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00237.jpg

[Sudesh]

The owner also opted for a new exhaust, and headers to follow

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[Sudesh]

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[Papalazarou]

Did you find any Japanese coins in the boot space?


Cheers,


James.

[Sudesh]

Did you find any Japanese coins in the boot space?


Cheers,


James.

Nah,

This is a UK car! lol

[Papalazarou]

Nah,

This is a UK car! lol

So is mine;-)

Cheers,


James.

[Sudesh]

So is mine;-)

Cheers,


James.

Wel then you have lost me there?? lol

[Sudesh]

The driver and passenger side door were out of alignment, passenger side was well out.


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I re-aligned and adjusted the door striker.

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[TheSebringOne]

Sudesh, great jobs you are doing on the refresh mate! Makes me very guilty! Can you confirm if possible what exhaust that is and the size of the tips!? :)

[AR]

Great job Sudesh but it looks as if the previous owner did not really loved the car much!

[Sudesh]

Sudesh, great jobs you are doing on the refresh mate! Makes me very guilty! Can you confirm if possible what exhaust that is and the size of the tips!? :)

Thanks for the comments!

Its a DC Sports exhaust with 4" tail pipes.


Great job Sudesh but it looks as if the previous owner did not really loved the car much!

Yeah Ary

The current owner and myself both agress that the previous owner did not look after this car correctly. The general history is good with the car but all the other things have been missed out. There are many other things I have inspected that need to be corrected also but its a huge improvement now from when it arrived. Going to fully detail the car too.

[Sudesh]

After the calliper rebuild I installed them along with new EBC pads and Goodridge hoses:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00190.jpg
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[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC07290.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC07288.jpg

[Sudesh]

The engine bay was pretty dirty so I decided to clean it.

This is how it looked;

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00014.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00017.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00016.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00021.jpg

[Sudesh]

I started with de-greasing the engine bay and soaking it over nite, the next morning I soaked down the excess dirt and grease which immediately took affect.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC07294.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC07293.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC07292.jpg

[Sudesh]

That is only the first step in cleaning the engine bay. More to follow:)

[TheSebringOne]

Sudesh, what degreasing product did you use and did you use a cloth or soft brush? Did you leave the degreaser overnight to let it soak & how did you soak down next day? I assume you didn't hose down especially with wiring & connections nearby?

[Sudesh]

Sudesh, what degreasing product did you use and did you use a cloth or soft brush? Did you leave the degreaser overnight to let it soak & how did you soak down next day? I assume you didn't hose down especially with wiring & connections nearby?

I use Zymol Strike engine cleaner http://www.autoanything.com/car-care/69A3056A0A0.aspx

But any citric based cleaner is generally good. Some people dont leave it on overnite; but I prefer to do that as it gets better results. After that I use both, cloth and small brush and a hard brissle tooth brush.

To soak down I just use warm water and fairy liquid as it aids in de-greasing and cleaning at the same time.

the next steps will be a steam clean, then another clean down using WD40, and buffing it out, as if you leave it thick, it will only catch dirt and dust.

[Sudesh]

The owner wanted to upgrade the exhaust. After inspecting the exhaust I knew this was going to be tought one as the exhaust joins were all ceased up and bolts were completely rusted.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00248.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00247.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00243.jpg

[Sudesh]

I tried to remove some of the bolts but they were just shearing off and breaking and the heads were stripping. So In order to get the exhaust removed, we had to remove the exhaust and cats and remaining pipe.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00280.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00277.jpg

With the system off the you can get a better look at corrosion

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00278.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00279.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00281.jpg


The only way forward from here was to grind the bolts off so I got me friend to do that

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00283.jpg

Eventually seperated the cats from the back box

[Sudesh]

After removing the cats I removed the old bolts and replaced everything with new bolts including the heat shield bolts

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC07298.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC07299.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC07300.jpg

[Sudesh]

The exhaust installed

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00287.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00288.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00289.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00294.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00295.jpg

[Sudesh]

This car didnt have the factory CD player installed, the owner wanted a changer installed that would work with the OEM head unit so I chose an Alpine changer.

So I installed the OEM CD cable as this car didnt have one.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00290.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00292.jpg

I installed the CD changer in a similar location as per the OEM changer and used to original mounting position with a few mods in behind to secure it. This changer is smaller than OEM so fitted quite nicely in position.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00293.jpg

Everything displays correctly on the head unit and works as per OEM spec.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC07301.jpg

[Senninha]

Hi Sudesh,

Its coming along nicely. Loved the interior makeover, not so keen on the gold calipers, personally think satin black would be more in keeping with the color of that NSX.

You could the owner one other little job if you have time .... rectify the Euro-Smile of the rear plate surround.

Having completed a number of the jobs you've done I know how satisfying the end results can be. Nice work and thanx for recording the process'

regards, Paul

[AR]

Sudesh great job on the cats I,ve done this a couple of times. Honda sells the actual studs for the cats, they are really good as they have splines and stay in place.

Cheers,

Ary

[Sudesh]

Thanks guys! Paul I didn’t have time to do the Euro smile, after doing all the coolant hoses and engine bay detail and under the bonnet detail, then had to do the body work, I didn’t have as much time I would have liked to do the body work as I wanted to do some paint correction at the same time.

But anyway, I started the process by washing down the car, I used slightly more concentrated detergent to get rid of allot of contaminants,

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00298.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00299.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00300.jpg

[Sudesh]

After that I chamois down the car and used a clay bar which is great at removing ground in dirt and other every day contaminants. When I finished the clay bar process I used MEGUIARS “ Paint Cleaner” followed by AutoGlym polish and then MEGUIARS NXT Tech Wax for the finished result. Took me about 8hrs.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00301.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00302.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00303.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00304.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00305.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/EDsNSX/DSC00306.jpg

[Sudesh]

Unfortunately I didnt have my good camera on me to take better high quality pics.

[Senninha]

Hi Sudesh,

Time well spent, good results, rewarding for you, and I'm sure a treat for the new owner to collect.

Time to get started on that old red one lurking in the corner ;):D

regards, Paul

[Sudesh]

Hi Sudesh,

Time well spent, good results, rewarding for you, and I'm sure a treat for the new owner to collect.

Time to get started on that old red one lurking in the corner ;):D

regards, Paul

Owners seemed well pleased! and I even done his washing! lol [gym bag was in the boot]

I'm running out of places to polish my car Paul, Unless I start doing underneath and the bits that nobody see's I cant do much more lol

Got a few more mods to do though, got the OEM NSX-R guages to install and some other NSX-R bits. Going to do a clutch bleed and refill and also the abs.

[TheSebringOne]

Those 8 hours were well spent Sudesh, car looks fab! Which clay bar did you use?

When is the Calibra making an appearance as they are a rare sight these days!

[Sudesh]

Those 8 hours were well spent Sudesh, car looks fab! Which clay bar did you use?

When is the Calibra making an appearance as they are a rare sight these days!

Thanks!

I used Mother Clay bar system:

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/mothers/california-gold-clay-bar-paint-saving-system.aspx

The Calibra wont be making an apperance any time soon lol! Been in there for quite a few years now. Owned it from new so its definately a rare one being one owner from new. Its starts and drives just fine, but in need of a good restortaion etc.

[Dragonlady]

Excellent job, amazing attention to detail. Dare I ask how long it took, and how much it cost?

[Sudesh]

Excellent job, amazing attention to detail. Dare I ask how long it took, and how much it cost?

Hi,

It took 2 to 3 weeks. I could have done it quicker but I had to wait for parts to arrive which took a week for some of them and there was one or two items that were not the correct fitment so I had to wait for the correct ones to arrive. I'll PM you the cost.

[goldnsx]

Good job! I really enjoyed reading it.

Regarding the rust this NSX must drive every day a year, no?

[Sudesh]

Good job! I really enjoyed reading it.

Regarding the rust this NSX must drive every day a year, no?

Before Ed bought the car, I would say it was used almost everyday. I actually knew this car when it was BRAND NEW back in 1996 and drove it for a couple of days back then too. It belonged to the director of a Honda dealership based here.

[Sudesh]

Had this very nice 1992 car in for some refresh work, really nice low mileage example with great history.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3582.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3583.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3585.jpg

[Sudesh]

First thing I worked on was engine hatch struts, the struts were completely done on both sides and hatch would not sit up. So with the new parts I replaced the struts.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00490.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00491.jpg

I also replaced the struts mounts

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00496.jpg

I had someone hold the hatch up for me and started by removing the lower bolts on the old struts

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00492.jpg

[Sudesh]

With the lower mounts removed, I then removed the top mount, this comes out as one unit with the strut attached.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00493.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00495.jpg

Replace the top mount on its own first, the mount also has grease pe-installed. I put on some extra grease to get the strut o slide on easily and wiped off the excess. And thats the struts attached.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00497.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00498.jpg

[Sudesh]

The owner mentioned the A/C was not working for quite some time, so I ran the diagnostics and no faults came up?

So next I removed the console to access the cabin sensor.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3597.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3598.jpg

This was one of the worst clogged up sensors I have seen
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3599.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3600.jpg

[Sudesh]

I stripped the sensor and cleared it out.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3601.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3602.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3603.jpg

[Sudesh]

With the sensor cleaned and installed I ran the diagnostics again and all was ok. So I then tested the A/C for leaks, and pressure.

Although the system had no leaks and A/C compressor engaed ok, there was not enough pressure in the system which lead me back to the compressor. After talking the owner, a NEW compressor was ordered along with receiver/dryer. After replacing those item the A/C is now up and running and blowing nice and cold.

[Sudesh]

The door handle mechanism was broke on the inside, so my advise to the owner was to replace with the dali fixit item.

So rather than replace just one I replaced both handles and all is working perfect.

You can refer to here for more info: http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/testvb/showthread.php?t=6758

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3595.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3594.jpg

[Sudesh]

I didnt have my camera for all the work as my bro was away to germany taking pics so he wanted it.

However I done a full coolant hose replacement including header tank and new oil cooler seal. Brake line upgraded to goodridge stainless hoses and EBC pads along with caliper rebuild and paint. Full brake fluid flush and ABS along with a clutch fluid flush and change.


I also installed a Xenon/Hid kit which I have to say is very impressive.

So when the car landed with me it need an interior refresh. I remove the seats to do a full valet.

As it was:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3587.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3589.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3633.jpg

[Sudesh]

After stripping out the inerior and full detail it now looks like this:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00536.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00537.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00539.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00540.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00517.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00518.jpg
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[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00522.jpg
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[Silver Surfer]

So Sudesh,

When are you moving to the SE of England?;)

Nice job!!

SS

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00527.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00526.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00525.jpg

[Sudesh]

Xenon/Hid Fitted

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00533.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00534.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00535.jpg

[Sudesh]

Engine bay and bonnet detail

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00531.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00530.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/DSC00532.jpg

[Sudesh]

The owner mentioned his audio system had not been working for a few years, so after inspection the common fault of amps being blown was the problem. One of the amps was so bad it has actually exploded and burned and melted quite a bit.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3606.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3607.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3614.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3616.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3617.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SEAMUESNSX/100_3618.jpg

[Sudesh]

So after talking to the owner, we decided to go with a different approach to the sound system. Instead on replacing all the amps which at some point will go again; I put together a system that retains the OEM speaker, but by-passes the amps yet retains all the OEM equipment. So before posting my progress, I would like the owner to do more testing of the system and let me know his thoughts as the setup I installed lets me revert back to the seperate bose amps if he requires.

[Sudesh]

So Sudesh,

When are you moving to the SE of England?;)

Nice job!!

SS

lol! Thanks for the comment.

But You guys have the real master over there in Kaz! As I mentioned before and will say again, If I lived in the UK, I would not take my NSX to anyone else but him. A Honda stamp is not worth anywhere near what a Kaz stamp is worth in my opinion.

I would also like to say a big thanks to Kaz for all his help as we keep very close contact with NSX issues.

Also thanks to Andy at VTEC DIRECT for his help with parts and speedy delivery.

Plus thanks to Dali for all his help over the past 3 months or so. Great communication and speedy delivery.

On thing I will point out for the UK guys is, the complete coolant hose system is a great price from Dali but; This system is setup for LHD NSX's so a few hoses are not the correct length/fitment, so you will need to order the additional hoses from a UK/JDM source. I still found it cheaper than ordering all from a UK source though.

Andy/Kaz, maybe you guys can come up with a complete system that rivals Dali?

[Sudesh]

I decided to tidy up the top window seal, these seal can fade due to the elements and can be replaced ok, but I didnt want to start removing the seal now and cleaning out the runner and applying new bond etc.

Heres how mine looked

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3860-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3861-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3862-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3863-1.jpg

[Sudesh]

So started my masking off the area

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3864.jpg

With a crafting knife I gently tucked the tape under the groove

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3865.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3866.jpg

With the main area amsled I then covered the rest of the car

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3868.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3869.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3870.jpg

With the area covered I wet sanded the strip with very light sandpaper

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3871.jpg

After sanding use a tack cloth to clean up the strip

[Sudesh]

With the strip cleaned I first primed the it with a few coats

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3872.jpg

When the primer was ready for sprayin I used gloss back

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3873.jpg

[Sudesh]

I'll update shortly when the lacquer has settled

[NSXGB]

Sudesh, did you not have any of the black carpet dye left? That would have been a good product to dye the rubber back to black....and a lot easier to apply.

[Sudesh]

Sudesh, did you not have any of the black carpet dye left? That would have been a good product to dye the rubber back to black....and a lot easier to apply.

I do but the dye won't do the correct look I'm after. I want the oem look which is a gloss black finish.

[Sudesh]

Installed some Xenons/HID.

Amazing nite time vision with these, definately worth upgrading too, and I think gives the car a more modern look when light are on obviously.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3858.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/100_3859.jpg

[TheSebringOne]

Looks great Sudesh, which system did you install & have you by any chance a night shot with the new lights on? Oh, the car looks spotless! :)

[Sudesh]

Looks great Sudesh, which system did you install & have you by any chance a night shot with the new lights on? Oh, the car looks spotless! :)

Thanks for the comments! NSX hasnt been out to far for a long time so sitting nice and clean. Havent even got a chance to enjoy the new NSX-R Speedo cluster lol

I will get a nite shot for you now! I ordered a system from Germany, infact I ordered a few of them and installed one in my partners car too. Her Hyundai Coupe had terrible dipped lights so upgraded to Xenon/Hids too.

Will post pics in a few mins.

[Sudesh]

Took these with my phone so hard to get the beam right and light projection

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC07355.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC07356.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC07357.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC07358.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC07359.jpg

[Sudesh]

I went for the recommended 6000k hid kit.

[Sudesh]

I have the OEM NSX-R coolant cap, which most of us know is black to match the coolant tank cover.

So this week I was playing around with some spares and decided to try a DIY NSX-R coolant cap.

Strated off with old cap which was pretty old and tired looking. I removed the cap sticker and ended up with this:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07343.jpg

After a bit of cleaning by hand to remove some surface dirt and grime, I then used a special rubber drill bit that aids in removing sticker glue.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07344.jpg

After using the special tool the cap looked liked this, nice and clean!

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07345.jpg

I then used some high temp paint and applied 3 coats, after that I applied high temp lacquer and the results as follows:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07347.jpg

[Sudesh]

I purchaed the coolant cap sticker from my Honda dealer at a price of £1.39 which is the same sticker on the NSX-R cap and the final result was this:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07348.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/DSC07349.jpg

[Sudesh]

Nice simple mod if you have the Paint/Lacquer laying around, as cost is really only time and £1.39 for the sticker.

Otherwise worth buying the OEM cap from Andy at VTEC Direct:)

[NSX100]

Sudesh,

I have been researching Xenon/HID upgrades and have been emailing a very helpful guy at DTA. Did you change both beams or just the dip? Apparently, it is necessary to slightly enlarge the "sockets" by a mm or so to take the larger HID beams? Whom did you deal with in Germany and why there? Any of your usual expert advice would be very welcome.

BTW I see you have an Antrim plate - where are you based since I am from north Down and go back a couple of times a year?

Cheers,

David

[Sudesh]

Sudesh,

I have been researching Xenon/HID upgrades and have been emailing a very helpful guy at DTA. Did you change both beams or just the dip? Apparently, it is necessary to slightly enlarge the "sockets" by a mm or so to take the larger HID beams? Whom did you deal with in Germany and why there? Any of your usual expert advice would be very welcome.

BTW I see you have an Antrim plate - where are you based since I am from north Down and go back a couple of times a year?

Cheers,

David

Hi,

I live in Co Derry, I have owned that number for 15 years and have corresponding numbers on other cars.

I just went with the dipped beam as I dont think HID/Xenon is needed on full beam. I didnt have to enlarge anything to install the bulbs, they were a nice fit.

The only thing that you do alter is the black plastic caps that screw on over the bulbs, you need to cut out a hole to take the HID wires that come from the bulbs to the ballast, the kit comes though with a water proof seal/plug that fits nice and snug in the cut out. This is easily reverted back to standard also as the plastic caps are cheap to replace.

I bought them from a contact I have in Germany because from doing some research, they make the best kits, and I was buying them in bulk so got good discount too lol

[AR]

I bought two Apexcones from the US, they work out a little ove 200 US plus tax etc, ecxellent quality and no need to enlarge anything.

[TheSebringOne]

Thanks Sudesh, they look like a massive improvement over the OEM set up. Its something I am seriously thinking of upgrading to, the only thing stopping me is whether you have to declare this to the insurers and I'm trying to keep my car OEM as possible.

I noted the side lights look quite blueish?

[Sudesh]

I noted the side lights look quite blueish?

Yeah noticed that too in the pic, might be a flash back off the blue car in front? not sure? My side light are bright white L.E.D ones, and in the flesh look basically same as the xenons/HID.

[Sudesh]

I noted the side lights look quite blueish?


Here is a better pic of the LED side lights, [blue car was removed], and lights look spot on, basically picked these to match up with the HID's in color.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC07364.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC07365.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC07366.jpg

[Sudesh]

I havent drove my NSX in 4 months, so with the good spell of weather I decided to take it out. I noticed that on start up and before driving it would take 15mins or more for the temp to rise and then upon driving the temp needle would fall to almost cool.

So started first by draining the coolant system, once the coolant was drained I removed the induction system, pretty starignt forward for me, anyone with the OEM box has a little more work to do but straight forward also.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0260.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0262.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0263.jpg

[Sudesh]

The induction out of the way you can now see the the location of the thermostat which is just below the throttle body

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0264.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0266.jpg

I then remove a few item to make the access to the 2 bolts that secure the inlet pipe to the engine

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0268.jpg

[Sudesh]

There are just 2 bolts holding the thermostat housing in place and once removed the housing come free

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0269.jpg

One free you will the thermostat in its place

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0270.jpg

There is a little tiny metal catch at the top of the thermostat and with a pair of needle noe pliers I took hold of that and stat came fee nicely

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0271.jpg

[Sudesh]

With the the stat removed it was easy to see the problem

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0272.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0273.jpg

I have a new OEM stat which is slightly different to my old one

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0257.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0258.jpg

[Sudesh]

So everything in reverse

Attach the new seal which came with the thermostat keeping the small single tab to the top as marked on the stat

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0276.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0277.jpg

In the housing you will see a small groove to where the stat fits and indicates the right way up

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0278.jpg

New thermostat in place and gentle settle it in

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20Thermostat/SAM_0282.jpg

[Sudesh]

All you have to do now is replace everything in reverse and bleed the fill the coolant system!!:)

I tested my car earlier and the car now heats up in about 5 to 8 mins and stays at the correct temp when driving.

Just going to clean and detail the engine bay at the weekend.

:)

[NSXGB]

Spooky, this is on my to do list tomorrow.

More useful information - Torque settings and bleed procedure in section 10 of the workshop manual:

http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/info/acura-nsx-service_manual_91/5_cooling.pdf

[Sudesh]

I also replaced both, bolts's/Flange with new OEM ones. One had a little corrosion on it and for the sake of 50p each, worth doing.

[TheSebringOne]

Thanks for that Sudesh, great step by step guide. It could come in handy one day. I didn't realised how accessable it was! :)

[Kaz-kzukNA1]

Another nice write up, Sudesh.

Looks like you already replaced some of the coolant hoses as well.
Very clean TH butterfly and I love the balck Supra and Red NSX in the background...


Regards,
Kaz

[Sudesh]

Another nice write up, Sudesh.

Looks like you already replaced some of the coolant hoses as well.
Very clean TH butterfly and I love the balck Supra and Red NSX in the background...


Regards,
Kaz

Hi Kaz,

Yeah I did my coolant hoses last year and only done about 300miles since then, I also cleaned up the throttle body and butterfly at the same time was fairly clean anyway. Supra is getting a professionaly detailed at the weekend and 02 NSX is in for some work/checks.

[Sudesh]

Started work on a 2002 car I received.

First thing I looked for was noise form the aspirator, although I couldnt hear anything I took a visual look, to which there I could see a build up through the vent

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0304.jpg


So took took the console out

On taking it out I noticed the gear knob was not seated correctly

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0311.jpg


Console removed

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0312.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0313.jpg

[Sudesh]

With the console removed this is what I'm after

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0314.jpg

Once unbolted signs are pretty obvious, along with build around console vent

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0315.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0317.jpg

[Sudesh]

Dismantling the aspirator, you can see the build up

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0319.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0320.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0321.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0322.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0323.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0324.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0325.jpg

[Sudesh]

To clean the aspirator, I used combination of Pressure Air, Meguiars cleaning swabs and micro fibre cloth for lifting static debris

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0326.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0328.jpg

[Sudesh]

With the console out I noticed tracking of the LED Alarm light was not great and was visible from the passanger side hanging below the centre tunnel.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0308.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0309.jpg


I tidied this up and tracked the wire inside the tunnel, away from the hand brake mechanism and tucked into the console retaining bracket.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0330.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0331.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0333.jpg


With the AC controller removed I checked the board and capicators for damage. Interesting to see they changed the color of the knobs lol


http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0334.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0335.jpg

[Sudesh]

Board removed, and its looks all brand new! But as Kaz mentioned, capacitors can give up anytime depending on use and so forth

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0339.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0340.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0341.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0342.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0343.jpg

I found that there was a strange noise coming for drivers side window, not the usual pop or crunch from a window being out of line but a funny dragging and banging. [Hard to explain]

So with the door card removed, I immediately noticed the cable.socket for the wing mirror was hanging free and the window would catch this on opening and closing

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0354.jpg

After inspection, it was clear to see the socket was damage and the retainer that hold the socket to the door cannot be used to secure it. Also someone tried to mask it up at one stage.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0359.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0360.jpg

[Sudesh]

Masking removed

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0363.jpg


With the tape duct removed, I didnt have much options to secure the plug without changing it. So I covered the plug in sound deadning so it wouldnt rattle or scuff the door, then used a tie wrap to secure it tightly against the door out of the windows travel.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0364.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0366.jpg

Nice and Snug now and no more nasty sounds!

[Sudesh]

More to follow:)

[Sudesh]

Both doors were out a bit

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0347.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0348.jpg

[gcon45]

Excellent work so far Sudesh.

It exceeds the high standard of work and attention to detail that I expected from you!

[Sudesh]

Excellent work so far Sudesh.

It exceeds the high standard of work and attention to detail that I expected from you!

Many Thanks!


Both doors now adjusted

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0390.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0389.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0391.jpg

[Sudesh]

Fuel filler cap was slightly out and very tight to one side, it also wouldnt spring open when the handle was pulled.

So I loosen the 2 hex bolts slightly as it just takes small movements to get it right, I also adjust the spring slightly

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0397.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0399.jpg


Cap now opens like it should and not tight on the right side and nice gaps

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0400.jpg

[Sudesh]

I noticed a slight rustling noise and squeek coming from the the wiper motor area.

So I removed the top cowl assembly to get a better look

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0378.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0380.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0381.jpg

The noise was coming from a combination of old debris/bits of leaves etc, also the joints on the wiper motor arms were quite dry.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0379.jpg

[Sudesh]

I cleared out any debris and greased the joints, and while I was there I polished up the area. I also noticed there was a yellow clip on the wrong way and one missing. So I turned it up the right was and from my spares added the missing clip. [cowl must have been off in the past]

All nice and clean and no more noises

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0383.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0384.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0385.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0396.jpg

[gcon45]

Love it!

Your fault finding / solving ability is second to none Sudesh!

The quarter panel shots there show that the paintwork responded well to that machined coat of Meguiars liquid wax that I gave it. Nice reflective finish.

There are a few swirl marks that I need to machine out though!

[Sudesh]

Love it!

Your fault finding / solving ability is second to none Sudesh!

The quarter panel shots there show that the paintwork responded well to that machined coat of Meguiars liquid wax that I gave it. Nice reflective finish.

There are a few swirl marks that I need to machine out though!

Yeah it polished up well! Meguiars is excellent stuff. Only a few swirl marks that I can see, camera is 12.6MP so picks up more than the eye can see lol, that cap is plastic also.

[Sudesh]

Drive shaft boot inspection

Quite a bit of build up on the boot whuch is quite normal depending on the road conditions the car is used in.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0469.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0469.jpg

In order for me to give the boot a good check I cleaned up the both inner and outer boots as much as possible for a good visual check

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0471.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0472.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0473.jpg

After the clean up it I gave them a good inspection and all were perfect!

[Sudesh]

After speaking to the owner we have decided to go with all the fluids flushed and fill.

So I started with the gearbox, drain plug removed. I like to let the transmission drain till it just dripping lightly, then I will flush the transmission with the Honda MTF3

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0465.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0466.jpg

Fill plug and drain plug now removed

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0468.jpg

[Kaz-kzukNA1]

Hi, Sudesh.
Another beautiful service!

While in there, have a look at the MTF strainer to check the level of metal dust inside the MT case.

I wish I could have that beautiful latest spec ABS module under the bonnet that can be seen in the earlier post ...
Something to be done for the future...
I still haven't managed to install my Type-R clutch pedal, damper less joint, etc...

Keep us updated on the progress as I still learn new things even now by watching these photos.

Regards,
Kaz

[Sudesh]

As you can see when it was totally drained it was quite dirty

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0479.jpg



THIS IS A SAMPLE OF NEW MTF3

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0478.jpg

[AR]

Great work Sudesh, remember to always loosen up the fill plug first, just in case. :)

[Sudesh]

Thanks Kaz!

Yeah Ary, thats a really good pointer, I had the fill plug loosen slightly before draining.

Flusing of the transmission

I have a little system I put together for flushing the transmission

Pipe and seal installed in fill plug

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SAM_0480.jpg

The pipe runs to this little container that also has a sealed end to stop dripping

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SAM_0483.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SAM_0484.jpg

[Sudesh]

I just fill the container and let the flush do its thing

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SAM_0485.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/SAM_0486.jpg

[Sudesh]

To flush the gearbox some more I sealed the drain plug, filled the gearbox with new MTF3, and drained again. Once that was done draining, I replaced both fill and drain plugs with new OEM crushed washers, installed bolts and torque to OEM settings. Fill transmissiom and Job done!

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/DSC00543.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/DSC00544.jpg

[Sudesh]

One of the first things I noticed when the car arrived was the cheap ebay style front badge, it was also retaning moisture and just looks terrible on such a nice car.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0504.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0505.jpg


NEW OEM badge was ordered

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0506.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0507.jpg

[Sudesh]

Old badge removed

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0510.jpg

NEW badge insalled

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0511.jpg


Interesting to see how they changed the style of badge on the facelift cars! Facelift badge is open/empty
pre-facelift is closed and the badge has the color set into it.

Also alot cheaper than pre-facelift

Facelift badge £17.61
Pre-facelift £58.46

[Sudesh]

The battery mount as mentioned here: http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/testvb/showthread.php?t=7352

Was bad and corroded and as I mentioned not very safe.

So I removed the old mount and as you can see its quite bad with the protective covering completely perished.

I have a new OEM mount to install.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0514.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0518.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0520.jpg

[Sudesh]

I also removed the battery completely to inspect the tray as they usually retain water and dirt.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0522.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0523.jpg

This is due to the drain hole being slightly high

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0524.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0525.jpg

[Sudesh]

So I drilled some new drain holes into the base, I work from the inside of the box to get a clean level hole and then on the rear just remove the dragged ends

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0526.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0528.jpg

MORE TO FOLLOW

[Sudesh]

Bottom of the tray cleaned up

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0529.jpg

And a clean up inside

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0530.jpg

Battery installed with new mount

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0531.jpg

[Sudesh]

While inspecting the exhaust I noticed one of the heat shields was just sitting free and lower shield was missing. the OEM bolts had rusted away and I guess lower shield fell of at some time.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0548.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0549.jpg

I didnt have a new lower heat shield to replace this and didnt want to leave the upper shield off, so removed the only remaning bolt which just shapped off and temporary installed the upper shield till new lower shield is ordered.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0550.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0553.jpg

[Sudesh]

On replacing the air filter, I noticed some build up on the intake pipe

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0533.jpg


So decided to remove the pipe and clean it out along with a clean down of butterfly and intake.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0534.jpg


Although the intake pipe and butterfly look clean, after a wipe down you can see what was removed.


http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0543.jpg

How the cloth looked before starting the clean down
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0544.jpg

[Sudesh]

After the clean

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0536.jpg


Also wiped down the intake box

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0539.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0545.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0547.jpg

[Sudesh]

While inspecting the slave cylinder and preparing to bleed and flush, I noticed the rubber boot was not seated correctly.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0487.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0488.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0490.jpg

Slave cyliner was fine and the area was nice and dry. Also seated the boot back in correctly

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0489.jpg

[Sudesh]

Clutch fluid was very dirty

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0459.jpg

Removed as much fluid as possible with sealey syringe

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0494.jpg

Bit of build up in there

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0492.jpg


More to follow

[gcon45]

Super job Sudesh!

Itching to get the car back now!

Did you order the lower part of the exhaust heat-shield by the way?

If so, happy days.

If not, I can get one and fit it myself mate so don't worry too much about it :)

[Sudesh]

Super job Sudesh!

Itching to get the car back now!

Did you order the lower part of the exhaust heat-shield by the way?

If so, happy days.

If not, I can get one and fit it myself mate so don't worry too much about it :)

Hi,

I didnt order anything, I wouldnt do that without speaking to you first.

But after doing some looking on the parts system, I dont think the heat shield can be purchased seperately from the exhaust.

[gcon45]

Not a problem mate.

It looks like the absence of that particular heat-shield wouldn't make much difference anyway.
The rubber exhaust hanger isn't close enough to get melted surely?

What you reckon?

[Sudesh]

Not a problem mate.

It looks like the absence of that particular heat-shield wouldn't make much difference anyway.
The rubber exhaust hanger isn't close enough to get melted surely?

What you reckon?

I dont think it will make much difference, the upper shield is on and closer to the rubber hanger. Most if not all, aftermarket exhausts for the NSX dont have any heat shield and mounted the same.

I dont think you would want to replace the entire exhaust just for the heat shield....... not priced at £2,131.83!!! and that doesnt include new tips which are £298.63 each!!

Total of £2,729.08 for complete new exhaust!!:eek:

[gcon45]

Hmmm... I think I'll pass on that one!

[Sudesh]

I gave the clutch cylinder a quick clean down to start the beed and flush. After the clean I filled with new fluid and first just let gravity do its thing, I keep topping up the tank to keep the flush going.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0568.jpg

Pipe attached to bleed point

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0569.jpg

and the fluid as it comes out, quite dirty

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0570.jpg


So I decided to leave this for a while before moving into the full bleed and disposing of any air.

[Sudesh]

Wile the clutch was flushing I moved to the brakes

Fluid was a little dirty

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0458.jpg

I removed the fluid and filter and noticed a little build up in the tank

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0587.jpg

I removed the tank to clean the cylinder down
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0588.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0589.jpg

[Sudesh]

After the clean

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0590.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0591.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0592.jpg

New fluid added and brakes then flushed and filled. All nice and fresh now

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0593.jpg

[Sudesh]

I wanted to clean the interior and always like to remove the seats to do the job correctly

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0554.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0555.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0556.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0557.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0558.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0559.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0560.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0561.jpg

[Sudesh]

There is always some interesting finds lol



Sunglasses, pens, the odd coin, scruncie, and general dirt and grit. However I did find a manual immobiliser overide fob and not sure if the owner know about this yet or has another spare, but this one still works!!

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0562.jpg

[Sudesh]

So out with the valeting machine and the results so far.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0564.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0565.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0566.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0567.jpg


More valeting to follow

[Sudesh]

The bonnet stay on the car was badly bent

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0595.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0596.jpg


So new bonnet stay was ordered, which is longer also

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0513.jpg

[Sudesh]

New stay fitted

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0597-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0598.jpg

Much better:)

[goldnsx]

Clutch fluid was very dirty

For gods s*ke! :eek::eek::eek: The meaning of the word 'neglection' gets a new dimension. Good, you've changed it. :)

[Sudesh]

For gods s*ke! :eek::eek::eek: The meaning of the word 'neglection' gets a new dimension. Good, you've changed it. :)

Yeah it was definately well overdue, flush has gone great and fluid is now running nice and clear.

[gcon45]

I'm running out of superlatives Sudesh! Great work mate.

It's amazing what you find underneath seats.
I found some dodgy cassettes and pharmaceuticals in the glove box too!

Really looking forward to picking the car up now.

Planning the timing belt / water pump service soon. Hopefully before April.

It's just a pity Kaz is so far away!

[Sudesh]

Detailing the engine bay and under the bonnet.

How it was when it arrived

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0285.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0285.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0292.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0295.jpg

[Sudesh]

and now

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0599.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0600.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0601.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0602.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0603.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0604.jpg

[Sudesh]

Inside and out before

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0302.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0303.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0300.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0301.jpg

[Sudesh]

AFTER

I used matt interior cleaning products to take the shine off the dash and doors etc.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0614.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0615.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0616.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0617.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0617.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0618.jpg

[Sudesh]

Exterior on this car was already immaculate but I still polished and waxed it and touch up of some stone chips.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0605.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0606.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0607.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0608.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0609.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0610.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0611.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0619.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0620.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0621.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/C2002NSX/SAM_0622.jpg

[gcon45]

Picked the car up this evening and I just want to say a big thank you to Sudesh for doing such a superb job with the car.

The guy is such a pro and the attention to detail is mind boggling!

[Sudesh]

Decided to replace the plugs on my own car. Car was running fine but I wanted to check the plugs and coils anyway as I'm doing some other work.

Removed the old plugs which had had some discolouration and plugs in general were pretty poor.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0827.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0828.jpg

I ordered new NGK plugs so will have them tomorrow.

I also checked the condition of the coils and found a little surface corrosion on 2 of the rear coils.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0829.jpg

I cleaned these down and removed the surface rust.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0832.jpg

[Sudesh]

I also decided to replace the seals on the covers:

NO: 20 & 22

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/Cover.jpg

[TheSebringOne]

Sudesh, that coil was in a bad way, was this from the back bank near the bulk head? This is where water can leak in and cause corrosion over time.

[Sudesh]

Hi,

It was from NO:1 bank which is the first one towards the rear of the car not the bulk head, the bulk head coils are all like new. The NO:1 and NO:2 coils had corrosion. Although it looks bad in the pic, its actually more surface rust, and a couple of blasts with contact cleaner and scotch pad cleaned it right up. I tested them all for OHM level and all are perfect.

From inspection, the seals have perished slightly, so I have new one s on order, I also wonder why they didnt put seals on both ends of the covers as the covers are indented the same, so I might experiment and put 2 seals on both covers.


Sudesh, that coil was in a bad way, was this from the back bank near the bulk head? This is where water can leak in and cause corrosion over time.

[AR]

Hi,

It was from NO:1 bank which is the first one towards the rear of the car not the bulk head, the bulk head coils are all like new. The NO:1 and NO:2 coils had corrosion. Although it looks bad in the pic, its actually more surface rust, and a couple of blasts with contact cleaner and scotch pad cleaned it right up. I tested them all for OHM level and all are perfect.

From inspection, the seals have perished slightly, so I have new one s on order, I also wonder why they didnt put seals on both ends of the covers as the covers are indented the same, so I might experiment and put 2 seals on both covers.

Stop...Hammer time. :)

Sudesh the seal is only on the top to let the water exit.

Some people have said that dielectric grease will keep all moisture out and help avoid any future corrosion.

YMMV.

Cheers,

Ary

[Sudesh]

Thanks Ary!

I read on prime that SOS [back in 2006] were going to make a cover that was sealed on the top and bottom but didnt see anything for sale on there site:

Post 4 here:

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64451


Stop...Hammer time. :)

Sudesh the seal is only on the top to let the water exit.

Some people have said that dielectric grease will keep all moisture out and help avoid any future corrosion.

YMMV.

Cheers,

Ary

[Kaz-kzukNA1]

Hi, Sudesh.
As in my email, I would like to share the same information with the people on this site.

Addition to the Crank Pulley, the rubber seals on the Front and Rear IGN Coil covers are 'Must' items for me to be replaced at the time of timing belt service. In fact, there are lots and lots of rubber seals to be replaced that are not done by Honda standard timing belt service.

You need to be very careful with the rust on the IGN coil plate.
It will create tiny crack at the moulding and eventually, cause misfire.
Very common cause of issue on many NSX with intermittent misfire.

Some of the NSX used as every day car showed the misfire due to poor IGN coil only once in 2-3weeks period so you need to be careful if you see any rust on the IGN coil.
Depending on the timing, you won't see any issues on the ohm figure using the multimeter and yet still get misfire later on.

On the diagram that you posted, please make sure that you have collar #8 in place under the IGN coil cover.
You should have two for each cover, total of four per engine.
I noticed on many NSXs missing just one or even both collors and when the nut #17 is tightened on the coil cover, it deformed the cover allowing the moisture to get inside the plug hole resulting in rust on the IGN coil and around the spark plug.

Hope this will help.

Regards,
Kaz

[Sudesh]

Hi, Sudesh.
As in my email, I would like to share the same information with the people on this site.

Addition to the Crank Pulley, the rubber seals on the Front and Rear IGN Coil covers are 'Must' items for me to be replaced at the time of timing belt service. In fact, there are lots and lots of rubber seals to be replaced that are not done by Honda standard timing belt service.

You need to be very careful with the rust on the IGN coil plate.
It will create tiny crack at the moulding and eventually, cause misfire.
Very common cause of issue on many NSX with intermittent misfire.

Some of the NSX used as every day car showed the misfire due to poor IGN coil only once in 2-3weeks period so you need to be careful if you see any rust on the IGN coil.
Depending on the timing, you won't see any issues on the ohm figure using the multimeter and yet still get misfire later on.

On the diagram that you posted, please make sure that you have collar #8 in place under the IGN coil cover.
You should have two for each cover, total of four per engine.
I noticed on many NSXs missing just one or even both collors and when the nut #17 is tightened on the coil cover, it deformed the cover allowing the moisture to get inside the plug hole resulting in rust on the IGN coil and around the spark plug.

Hope this will help.

Regards,
Kaz


As Kaz mentioned, please check to make sure you have the little collors, I have all 4 on mine.

Pics:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0842.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0842.jpg)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0848.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0848.jpg)

[Sudesh]

Following on from my NSX-R Clutch and Joint Assy, http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/testvb/showthread.php?t=6991


I have got around to installing the joint.

NSX-R on left

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0853.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0853.jpg)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0852.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0852.jpg)

Tiny bit of weight saving:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0856.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0856.jpg)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0855.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0855.jpg)

[Sudesh]

Fully installed

I haven't tested it as I'm going to bleed the clutch next.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0860.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0860.jpg)

[Sudesh]

After bleeding the clutch I didnt get a chance to drive the car, however from sitting in the car and engaging the clutch, it feels lighter! Not sure if this one of those things where you install something and its just in your head it feels different, but it does feel lighter. I'll know better tomorrow after a drive.

Also some people have asked me what my car looks like underneath [how clean]

So here are a few pics, I havent got round to detailing under neat this year yet; but its still looks pretty clean.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0861-1.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0861-1.jpg)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0863-1.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0863-1.jpg)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0864.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0864.jpg)

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0865.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0865.jpg)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0866.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0866.jpg)
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0867.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/?action=view&current=SAM_0867.jpg)

[nobby]

bloody hell mate, you could eat your dinner of that!

thats amazing, really well kept ... good to see the underpinnings of this car for the 1st time ... interesting set up for sure

you do keep that motor minter ... a credit to you for sure

if i can get my grubby mits on one, do you think it'll be as good as that after you get at it?! :D

[Sudesh]

Many Thanks!

That's it actually dirty at the moment, I'll be detailing underneath in the next few weeks hopefully when I get time and some good weather.

I can do under body detail no problem for you, but it's a very long process, can take a week and more for me to get it correct and also depending on the conditions the car has been used, which reflects the difficulty of removing the defects.


bloody hell mate, you could eat your dinner of that!

thats amazing, really well kept ... good to see the underpinnings of this car for the 1st time ... interesting set up for sure

you do keep that motor minter ... a credit to you for sure

if i can get my grubby mits on one, do you think it'll be as good as that after you get at it?! :D

[TheSebringOne]

Sudesh, very shiny underneath, its so clean that it looks like its never seen a dirty road! When you do come to detail underneath, can't wait for the write up.

[Sudesh]

Thanks! It hasnt seen a dirty road's here or drive in any wet/bad weather, and I doubt it seen any bad conditions in Japan either.
I do underneath the car every year and a detail every 2 years due to the conditions my car is driven in.
This year I noticed the bolts around the exhaust have started to rust, [very common thing] and some discolouration from the bolts has moved onto the heat shields, it fairly easy to remove but I'm going to re-coat the bolts in silver or maybe I'll replace them. I can see a few small brackets which are holding cables in place, have some surface rust, so I'll either clean that up or replace. I'll also check the rest of underneath [front and back] for similar and replace where necessary.


Sudesh, very shiny underneath, its so clean that it looks like its never seen a dirty road! When you do come to detail underneath, can't wait for the write up.

[markc]

Many Thanks!

That's it actually dirty at the moment, I'll be detailing underneath in the next few weeks hopefully when I get time and some good weather.

I can do under body detail no problem for you, but it's a very long process, can take a week and more for me to get it correct and also depending on the conditions the car has been used, which reflects the difficulty of removing the defects.

Very nice Sudesh :)

Could you advise what products you use to clean underneath? I guess it's much easier if you have access to a lift so that you can get under there properly.

Cheers

Mark

[Sudesh]

Thanks Mark,

I use a combination of things, Engine degreasers, Auto Glym caravan/motorhome cleaner, aluminium cleaner, WD40, Along with hot water and kitchen sponges with the green scotch type abrasive side, small hard bristle brushes and rubber conditioner when finishing up in places.

A lift is definitely much easier but I can work with just axle stands at there highest point and use 6 for safety along with the trolley jacks.

I would use a lift on a car that has never been detailed underneath before so I could use a steam cleaner and power wash to get at the suspension and in ground dirt.


Very nice Sudesh :)

Could you advise what products you use to clean underneath? I guess it's much easier if you have access to a lift so that you can get under there properly.

Cheers

Mark

[Senninha]

........I can work with just axle stands at there highest point and use 6 for safety along with the trolley jacks.........

This is how I do mine and there's plenty of room. To date its been done in the garage. I'm hoping to extend a new hard standing area outside the garage this year so will be able to get some of the more stubborn areas with the power washer.

Looks good Sudesh.

What do you use once you cleaned to seal the underside, particularly the suspension components that look so good when cleaned up?

regards, Paul

[Sudesh]

Hi Paul,

Depending on the persons size, using stands and jacks is fine, it is certainly more strenuous though. I have access to a big lift also, but really thinking of buying a small one for my garage.

Depending on where you live and the conditions someone drives there car in, there really isnt any need to do much after that; however if mine was a daily driver or I lived near the seaside, I would use a clear hammerite waxoil.

For me its just a good clean after every drive and detail every year, usually finishing with WD40 and rubber conditioner.

I guess suspension is similar, I like to get the wheels off and give the suspension a good wash/steam clean, its tricky doing anything on suspension due to the movement and the fact the wheel are kicking so much up around that area all the time, so really a good wash is all I do, I keep the outer casing clean with the same products above. There are rustproof products out there that can be brushed/sprayed on but from most people I have talked to in the bodyshop business and detailers its not worth using.

I'll be doing a big detail on mine shortly, under the bonnet/engine bay, then underneath front and rear and will do a write up on it.






This is how I do mine and there's plenty of room. To date its been done in the garage. I'm hoping to extend a new hard standing area outside the garage this year so will be able to get some of the more stubborn areas with the power washer.

Looks good Sudesh.

What do you use once you cleaned to seal the underside, particularly the suspension components that look so good when cleaned up?

regards, Paul

[Sudesh]

Started the clean up today and began with under the bonnet.

This is how it looked before I started

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0989.jpg


Its not bad but up close you can see some allot of build up

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0990.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0991.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0993.jpg

[Sudesh]

more shots of the build up

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0994.jpg


I removed the blower and this is what its like behind


http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0997.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0998.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0999.jpg

[Sudesh]

Cooling fan

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1001.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1002.jpg

[Sudesh]

I removed the blower and top relay box first as I want to do this in stages.

So first the initial soak down, and right away you can see the difference

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1000.jpg


After the first soak down I then used some cloths and soft brushes, with warm water to get the first clean down.


http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1003.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1005.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1006.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1007.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1009.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1010.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1011.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1012.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1015.jpg


This is just the first steps, which is the most time consuming as allot work goes into removing the grime, removing fuse boxes and plugs, blower etc out of the way and being very careful around the evaporator and fins. I just use a foam cleaner of the fins and wash it down with warm water spray then apply a disinfectant

[Sudesh]

Decided to put the engine bay covers back to OEM spec, but went OEM NSX-R style

How it used to look:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC07260-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC07265-1.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC07261.jpg

[Sudesh]

How it looks now

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1027.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1029.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1030.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1032.jpg

[Sudesh]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1033.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1034.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1036.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_1037.jpg

[Sudesh]

As a comparison this is the OEM NA1 - NSX-R
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/1370636_6.jpg


Facelift NSX-R
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/NSX-R7-1.jpg

Pre-Facelift Type-S
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/958214_6-1.jpg

Facelift Type-S
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/909058_6.jpg

[Sudesh]

And This is the standard one

http://www.carsensor.net/CSphoto/ml/164/U00001516443_2.jpg

[TheSebringOne]

As usual great work Sudesh, think I better get my old tooth brushes out and get started on mine! :D

[Sudesh]

Thank you kindly!

If you want, put it on a transporter and send it over to me :)


As usual great work Sudesh, think I better get my old tooth brushes out and get started on mine! :D

[Sudesh]

Received my NSX-R engine cover bolts.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_1047.jpg

The non OEM ones are slightly different in that they are a 2 piece setup and started to show signs of corrosion

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_1051.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_1050.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_1052.jpg

[Sudesh]

Ten min job and much better now.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_1055.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_1056.jpg

[markc]

Just need to lose the nasty cone air filter and re-fit the standard airbox and all will be right with the world :)

Cheers

Mark

[dan the man]

Magnificant work. Just read this whole thread as not seen it before...

Excellence comes as standard with you it seems.

[AR]

Just need to lose the nasty cone air filter and re-fit the standard airbox and all will be right with the world :)

Cheers

Mark

I would not say the cone filter is nasty, but the OEM box would look great on that set up.

[Sudesh]

Yeah I have though about putting the OEM box back in, but I quite like the induction sound! I though it was quite a neat install and I also have a direct cold air feed from the side vent going into the filter. I'm going to take the car to a rolling road some day soon to see what its putting out, and will swap between both filter system for comparison figures. I know CAI systems don't really do anything unless your running allot more upgrades.

[Kaz-kzukNA1]

Hi, Sudesh.

Another great work with lovely taste.
Also, I always enjoy the size and quality of your photos.

I believe your NSX is JDM spec like mine so I would like to share some of the experience from the dyno and rolling road regarding this topic.

Please note that these are based on JDM spec so some of the facts here could be different story on your NSX depending on the country model.

JDM NSX has different mapping compared to other country models.

Due to the stability of fuel spec within Japan, the ECU data will allow us to generate 280PS power and 30.0Kgm torque using high octane fuel for NA1 (3.0L) MT model. Although the official released figure for NA2 is the same as 280PS power (because of gentlemen's agreement within Japan at that time) and slightly increased torque figure of 31.0Kgm, it’s a different story for NA2 on the dyno…. Quite big difference compared to NA1...

All of the NA1 NSX that I measured as well as at my friend’s dyno showed similar power figure depending on several conditions such as weather and so on (as you know). It’s built by Honda.

For JDM NA1, unless you have modified the engine and the mapping, you will find very little gain by changing the parts around the intake box area such as air filter, box, duct. For some of them, you actually loose some torque at lower rpm band.

You can gain noticeable power by changing the header and/or exhaust but even after this modification, the effect of replacing parts around intake box area won’t have big changes on JDM NA1. A few gains were noticed on repeated measurement on the same day but not consistent.

While the car is moving above normal driving speed, the air temperature around the airbox area inside the engine bay is not that high at all. So, you won’t loose power due to the concern over the high intake air temperature above normal driving speed.

I also have experience and some data for using OEM CATS/Exhaust as well but I’ll touch on these on another occasion.

Again, above info is only for JDM NA1 MT standard model and it’s a different story for NA2 owners and it could be different for non-JDM owners as well.

Interesting...

Regards,
Kaz

[Sudesh]

Been working away on another refresh on a uk car.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1233.jpg

After doing some initial testing of the car as it stood I noticed the radio volume knob was not seated correctly and had quite a bit of movement, so I removed the knob for inspection

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1310.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1311.jpg

With it removed I could visually see the free play, so I removed the the front plate of the radio and found the volume knob retaining nut, had shifted up the thread and was causing the problem.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1313.jpg

I tightened up the nut, put the unit back together and all is now as it should be.

[nobby]

any more pics bud of the work you put into this car?

how are things progressing with her?

[Sudesh]

Done the usual check of cabin Aspirator fan/sensor, and as always was slightly clogged up

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1305.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1307.jpg

As always this was cleaned down and greased and working perfectly now with no annoying ticking noise.

[nobby]

the one in my car must be really bad mate, i can hear it trying to whizz round and stuff .. does not sound healthy at all ...

after a few good miles on the car, starting to notice a couple of things, hopefully nothing too sinister but i will be glad to get her up to you soon ... think she needs some of your TLC :laugh:

[Sudesh]

I noticed the owner had bought one of the real nappa gear gaiters I had made up with a company in the UK, very nice finish and much better than the nasty "leather look" that came on allot of the NSX's. Only thing I wasnt happy with was the cut off point of the cable tie used, over time it would have damaged the leather, very sharp

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1299.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1301.jpg

So I cut it right back and file off and edges

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1302.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1303.jpg

[Sudesh]

I removed the blower motor for inspection and checked for any build up behind that as, the owner mentioned about a slight moisture problem in the cabin from time to time. I checked the AC drain pipe but it was fine and seated correctly with no blockage and no damp on the floors or door seal damage.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1377.jpg

The blower motor was very clean on this car, and behind was very tidy. I then inspected the drain pipe which runs from the scuttle panel and couldnt believe what I found lol

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1372.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1373.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXCHARLOTTE/SAM_1374.jpg