TB/WP/Valve Service

So, the eng/gbox is out of the bay.

Took extra hours due to heavily corroded bolts/nuts/etc around the exhaust and parking brake sections but things should speed up once getting to this stage.



There were several loose bolts ...

Tags: eng removal, eng/gbox removal, engine mount, engine removal, oil cooler

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TB/WP/Valve Service

Recovered enough to start working on the car again but already having fun with this parking brake cable.





I already knew they were seized at both sides as the adjuster under the parking brake lever was at completely different position compared to other NSX from similar year models.

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Tags: acetone/atf, oxidation, parking brake cable

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TB/WP/Valve Service

Preparing for the compression check before Eng Refresh.

The owner told me that the spark plugs were replaced a while ago.

As always, I have no idea on how they were treated so I normally check them while the engine is cold. They were really tight that I actually injured my right hand..... ...

Tags: compression check, spark plug

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TB/WP/Valve Service , Health Check Service

Went out for the 1st test driving session for the general checks.

Happy with the result so back on the lift, visual inspection,
re-torque the wheel nut, adjust the Aux belts tension, etc and
checked the base idle rpm.




This is the DBW model so needs to short the 2pin Blue SCS terminal
before ...

Tags: door mirror, idle adjust screw, test driving

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TB/WP/Valve Service , Body

Time for the compression check after the Eng Refresh.
Full data has been sent to the owner.

[psi]
#1: **1 #2: **6 #3: **9
#4: **5 #5: **7 #6: **0

Really happy with the result and paid off for spending hours
adjusting the valve clearance as well as carefully installing
each parts and tensioning the TB.
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Tags: air cleaner element, air filter, compression check

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TB/WP/Valve Service