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Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background

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  1. Eng Refresh Stage 1 – 06

    by , 04-11-2012 at 10:27 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)



    Spent long time cleaning the engine bay while the engine was out.

    It became clear that most of the corrosion protection oil was already
    burnt into the paint surface and would not come off without using
    strong chemical or polish.
    Decided to clean as much as possible only with the safe method.


    It was the same on the engine, Gbox and the surrounding area.

    The brown/yellow burnt oil won’t come off even using the
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    Updated 05-11-2012 at 01:46 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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    TB/WP/Valve Service
  2. Eng Refresh Stage 1 – 04

    by , 01-11-2012 at 10:38 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)








    So, the engine is out.










    Very ...

    Updated 02-11-2012 at 11:49 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1

    Categories
    TB/WP/Valve Service
  3. Eng Refresh Stage 1 – 03

    by , 29-10-2012 at 10:08 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)










    As seen on all of the NSX, the oil seepage from the oil pan gasket.
    It is making the flywheel inspection cover area wet but not too bad.

    I hope it’s not from the crank end seal though.....
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  4. Eng Refresh Stage 1 – 02

    by , 29-10-2012 at 10:07 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)




    Just keep removing the parts in preparation for taking the engine out.








    Once the engine is out, it’s not easy to apply huge torque at the
    crank pulley bolt so loosen it at this stage.







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  5. MX5 Engine Refresh 04

    by , 05-10-2012 at 10:11 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)







    Vacuum filled the cooling system.

    The silicone sealant on the drain plug worked well for a
    temporally fix although I don’t want to loose coolant on the
    motorway so already placed the order to Japan.

    After installing the cam shafts, I rotated the crank by hand
    many times but before firing
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