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

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  1. Eng Refresh, Health Check, etc 15

    by , 22-01-2015 at 08:01 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)

    TB tension was not too bad although from what I can see, it was probably adjusted too tight during the last TB service.

    TB tension adjuster was very rusty. Probably re-used last time and rattling by now.



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  2. Final Touch

    by , 17-07-2014 at 09:37 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)
    Went out for the test driving session.

    After basic testing, back to the lift, general checking and happy with the result.

    Although I didn't touch the engine this time, in order to push out any air bubbles inside the cooling system, went out for the final test driving session with continuous 70mph cruising for about 20min while keeping the CCU setting at 32degC. Not fun at all in this hot weather.

    Back on the lift and as reported to the owner long time ago, ...
  3. Eng Refresh 01

    by , 27-12-2013 at 12:09 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    The air cleaner element was placed on top of the bright LED light and
    although it managed to pass through some lights as in the photo,
    it’s too dirty to be re-used so will replace it this time.



    Compression check.
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  4. Engine Refresh, Health Check – Preparation 04

    by , 31-08-2013 at 03:21 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    While carrying out the A/C CCU function and operation check,
    I noticed loud blower like noise under the bonnet with lots of air
    coming out from somewhere under the motor fan case.
    This video was recorded without running the engine so you will get
    some idea on how loud/noisy it was.



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  5. Health Check, Annual Service, Cabin Noise, etc 01

    by , 06-08-2013 at 10:38 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)








    For the installation of the BC coilover kit,
    had to remove the rubber seal under the bonnet.
    As expected, the clips were all dead.
    Replaced all of them.







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