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

The LMA at the rear bank replaced, rocker shafts and arms back in place after cleaning.

As reported earlier, had to replace both sealing bolts for this bank.



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Tags: cam disc, cam holder, cam seal, cam shaft, condensation, liquid gasket

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

Considering the very little temperature difference between day and night, gradual temperature increase/drop of the garage oil heater and low humidity, probably I could have just used the fresh Mobil 1 instead of using the ...

Tags: assembly lube, assembly paste, cam disc, cam holder, cam seal, cam shaft

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TB/WP/Valve Service

Forgot to post the photo of cam shaft.
As reported earlier, no abnormal scratch and just the coating wear.

Considering the mileage, quite normal and being driven regularly with long distance journey helped a lot in keeping good condition inside the engine.



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Tags: cam holder, cam pulley, cam seal, cam shaft, holder plate, liquid gasket

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TB/WP/Valve Service

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

Kept the oil heater on inside the garage due to cold and wet weather
forecasted as well as in order to stabilize the digital torque wrench.




Cleaned the back side of the TB cover plate and replaced all six seals.



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Tags: cam cap, cam disc, cam seal, red sealant, tb back cover, tb back plate

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TB/WP/Valve Service