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  1. Eng Refresh Stage 2 – 03

    by , 18-12-2012 at 10:23 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    Seeped engine oil and previously leaked
    drive shaft grease were baked into the surface of
    some of the parts so
    took ages cleaning the outside of the engine.











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  2. Eng Refresh Stage 2 – 02

    by , 17-12-2012 at 10:38 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)











    Rear cyl head.

    Lots and lots of oil seepage.
    Will require some time cleaning
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    Updated 18-12-2012 at 01:02 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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  3. Eng Refresh Stage 2 – 01

    by , 17-12-2012 at 10:37 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    After removing extra bits and pieces, finally,
    the drivetrain is out.








    At such low mileage,
    quite surprised that this A/C idle pulley bearing was
    already started making noise.

    It’s commonly used bearing so local bearing shop may
    have it in stock but not that difficult
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  4. Eng Refresh Stage 2 – Prep 02

    by , 14-12-2012 at 10:35 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    Finally, managed to find some time to update the blog.


    As always,
    so many extra bolts and nuts to be
    removed on LEV model.

    It’s going to take extra time again on re-assembly.......








    First challenge of the service so far.

    The front engine mount
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  5. Eng Refresh Stage 2 – Prep 01

    by , 10-12-2012 at 10:30 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    Started to work on another NSX.

    The service menu is the Engine Refresh Stage 2.

    It’s 3.2L LEV latest model and it already has later spec LMA so
    no need to replace them.
    Still, will overhaul the VTEC spool valve and
    replace its filter and gasket.

    For this service menu, regardless of the condition,
    the CRK/CYL sensor will be replaced as a pre-caution and
    oil pan will be removed to replace the
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