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  1. Eng Refresh, Health Check - Preparation 02

    by , 03-10-2013 at 10:16 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)





    Typical LMA noise on classic Honda engine. Inconsistent, comes and goes.
    Especially noticeable around 0:40 - 0:45 and 0:56 - 1:05.




    Small coolant seepage at the bottom side of the radiator.
    As mentioned many times, it is a consumable parts and
    must be replaced after some years.
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  2. Eng Refresh 27

    by , 21-09-2013 at 10:17 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    Battery was kept on the battery conditioner for the duration of Eng Refresh so that
    it would be fully charged at the time of compression check at the end of
    the service.




    Replaced tired and kinked GND cable with the new one.



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  3. Engine Refresh, Health Check – Preparation 03

    by , 31-08-2013 at 03:12 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)





    Checking the state of spring inside the IG coil.





    Just tiny amount of rust at the rear bank.




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  4. Final Touch

    by , 28-08-2013 at 10:37 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    At last, I can carry out the compression check because
    I didn’t want to start the engine without replacing the
    rusted through Oil cooler.


    The full data has been sent to the owner through email.

    [psi]
    #1: **5, #2: **6, #3: **5, #4: **3, #5: **5, #6: **7


    Really impressed with the very little deviation and
    I don’t know who carried out the valve clearance adjustment
    last time but must have
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  5. Health Check, Annual Service, Cabin Noise, etc 02

    by , 08-08-2013 at 10:16 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)








    The engine hatch opener lever.
    Quite often, this is damaged due to extra force applied/required
    when opening the hatch.
    This one was rounded around the shaft holder and almost impossible
    to open the hatch.
    Replace it with the new one next time.






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