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

The TB tension was really loose. Probably one of the worst that I have ever seen. With just the weight of one finger without applying force, I could move it for more than 30mm….



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Tags: moisture, tb mid cover, tb tension

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

Not much to report while in the middle of 4Hr marathon valve clearance adjustment session. ...

Tags: tb front cover, tb lower cover, tb mid cover, tb rear cover, valve clearance, water pump

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TB/WP/Valve Service

Crank pulley bolt torqued to the spec.






Double check that the TB mid ...

Tags: crank pulley, crank pulley bolt, eng dressing, tb mid cover

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

3rd round of valve clearance adjustment done.
Finally, the engine is ready to be closed.



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Tags: ig coil cover, spark plug, tb mid cover, valve clearance, valve cover

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

The black oil contaminated the VTEC Spool valves as well.
Took some time cleaning the inside but now they are both back in place
with new filters and bolts.



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Tags: oil press sender, oil pressure sender unit, tb front cover, tb mid cover, tb rear cover, valve clearance

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA