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  1. Eng Refresh Stage 2 – 22

    by , 05-02-2012 at 10:17 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)




    In the process of vacuum filling the cooling system.








    Brake line re-installed and applied silicone grease around the fitting to prevent any corrosion.
    Make
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    Updated 02-06-2012 at 02:03 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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    Engine Refresh Stage 2
  2. Cooling System 02

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







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    Two coolant drain ports at the centre floor channel.
    Draining from the Front and Rear engine block.





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    Honda Type-2 coolant. Inside the container, it’s blue.
    Vacuum leak check carried out and left it under vacuum for 30min.
    Not a tiny movement so ...
  3. TB/WP/Valve 14

    by , 16-09-2011 at 11:06 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)




    Time for another vacuum leak check and then fill the engine with Honda Type-2 Coolant.

    Left it under vacuum for 45min and happy with it so started to fill the system.

    This is 3.0L NA1 engine so it will take a little bit more than the 3.2L NA2 model.





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    Even with the long and somewhat complicated water passage, you should be able to pour about 15.5L of coolant ...
  4. TB/WP/Valve 18

    by , 27-06-2011 at 11:34 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)




    What a hot and humid day to be inside the closed room…


    Until putting back the valve covers, couldn’t open any of the doors so it was like working inside the steamy sauna.



    At the end, decided to stop before carrying out the compression check as I’m bit too old dealing with the hot engine inside the sauna.




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    Valve covers re-installed and ...
  5. TB/WP/Valve 18

    by , 19-05-2011 at 11:49 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)



    Had to be in a meeting away from my place so used the opportunity to test two CCU board using my NSX.




    After getting back to my place, time to vacuum fill the cooling system.



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    Another opportunity to carry out vacuum leak check and left it like this for more than 40min.



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    While doing this, re-installed the oil pressure ...
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