Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer

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Tags: cam pulley, tb drive pulley, tb mid cover

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

Double checked that the brown cam seals are pushed into the correct position.
Several years ago when I injured my back, even after visually checking the position
of this seal, I made mistake resulting in oil seepage so since then,
taking photos for better inspection method.



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Tags: cam seal, crank seal, tb drive pulley, timing belt, water pump

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

The TB drive pulley looked to be rusty as well.
I have ordered new one just in case.




Having really big time trying to remove the bolts at the heat shield.
Always the ones at the rear bank will cause ...

Tags: eng cleaning, exh bolt, exh heatshield, ig coil cover, tb drive pulley

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

Although the compression imbalance between each cyl and
lower compression at the rear bank looked to be caused by the
poor valve clearance adjustment and loose TB tension,
carried out leakdown check as pre-caution.

All six cyl showed only 2 - 3% leakage which is normal so
happy with the result.
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Updated 03-09-2013 at 02:05 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

Tags: coolant pipe, tb drive pulley, tb guide plate, thermostat, water pump

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

TB removed.


The area behind the TB drive pulley was very clean.


This photo was taken before cleaning anything.


The crank oil seal was also very clean so no need to replace.





WP removed.


Looks very clean in the photo but ….


It was already making small noise from the bearing.
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Updated 23-04-2011 at 11:12 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

Tags: tb drive pulley, water pump

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TB/WP/Valve Service , Engine/Tyre , Cooling