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

Forgot to attach this video file to the last post.




The bearing at the A/C idle pulley was dead and making noise.
Also, small part of the pulley edge was missing.
Going to replace it with a new one.

Placed parts order to Japan and just remembered that it’s time of
the long holiday season in Japan.

Lots of offices are closed until 06/May so hope it won’t
...

Updated 30-04-2013 at 11:05 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1

Tags: a/c idle pulley, engine cleaning, idle pulley, tb lower cover

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

In Japan, we cerebrate almost any occasions on the calendar but
New Year’s day is one of the most important one for us.
We celebrate Christmas as well but it’s normal working day for
most of the companies.

As I’m bit behind the schedule, just a quick break and back to work.






Managed to ...

Tags: a/c idle pulley, boot lid, boot lid damper, boot lid strut, header, idle pulley, oil pan

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Engine Refresh Stage 2

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 ...

Updated 18-12-2012 at 01:02 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

Tags: ac idle pulley, idle pulley, tb cover, timing belt, timing belt lower cover, valve cover

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Engine Refresh Stage 2