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  1. Cooling System 02

    by , 02-12-2011 at 10:38 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)





    While replacing the coolant hoses, there are not much to report. You just keep removing the old hoses and install the new ones.




    Front hoses and water valve removed.





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    Updated 03-12-2011 at 11:46 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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  2. Cooling System 01

    by , 29-11-2011 at 10:46 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)





    At the time when the owner arrived at my place, had a quick look at the car and found a trace of coolant leakage at the bleeder plug of the radiator.

    The coolant level was at MIN as well despite it was adjusted last year when
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  3. Cooling System 05

    by , 20-08-2011 at 10:04 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)





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    New thermostat installed.


    Looks much better compared to the old one at the left.








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    New header tank, cap installed and all hoses replaced at the engine bay.










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  4. Cooling System 03

    by , 19-08-2011 at 11:39 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    Started to replace the header tank, cap, thermostat, hoses at the engine bay.



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    Looks like someone didn’t put this wire bracket back in place during the last CL service.





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    There was a tiny scratch at the coolant temperature sender unit for the temperature gauge inside the dash.


    As I didn’t notice any issue ...
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  5. Preparation 02

    by , 16-08-2011 at 11:46 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)





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    The existing coolant hoses looked to be from original and really tired.

    Lots of rust on the hose cramp and the pipes.


    Looks like the pipes hidden by the hose are already corroded and I’ll be spending hours cleaning them again….

    Glad it’s not winter yet….







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