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  1. TB/WP/Valve 05

    by , 17-06-2011 at 11:25 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)




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    Despite the dirty valve covers, the internal engine components such as camshaft holders, holder plates, etc were reasonably clean that is very good news.


    Backed off all of the valve adjusters and removed the TB.



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    Unfortunately, all four camshaft pulleys showed some sort of black residue on the ...
  2. TB/WP/Valve 04

    by , 17-06-2011 at 11:23 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)
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    While removing the Eng oil cooler, noticed that one of the two coolant hoses was already deformed and fattening.


    Sooner or later, it would have busted so glad that we decided to replace all of the coolant hoses this time.

    As seen on other NSX, upper two bolts on the oil cooler didn’t have enough sealant.

    Looks like it was not reapplied during the last TB service.
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    Updated 18-06-2011 at 02:19 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

    Categories
    TB/WP/Valve Service , Engine/Tyre
  3. Cooling System 02

    by , 16-06-2011 at 11:12 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)



    Now the engine bay.


    Due to the extra heat, normally, the corrosion on the pipes in this area is worse than others so I was ready for the extra time but didn’t expect it to be hours…..



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    The worst one was this one and most of other pipes were corroded as well.


    Polished carefully as I didn’t want to create another leaking point.
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    Updated 17-06-2011 at 11:38 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1

    Categories
    Engine/Tyre , Cooling
  4. Cooling System 01

    by , 16-06-2011 at 11:10 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)



    What a long day….

    I found myself sleeping on the floor as I was so tired....



    Spent hours cleaning so many corroded pipes on the cooling system.


    As always, photo doesn’t show you the full extent of the time consuming task of replacing all 23 hoses on NA1, MT, RHD, non-DBW model….


    Normally, I find several corroded pipes during the hose replacement service but it’s been a while since last time ...
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    Engine/Tyre , Cooling
  5. NSX Key

    by , 15-06-2011 at 12:09 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)



    The owner wanted to replace his key as the existing ones were showing the sign of fatigue.


    The top section of the key was covered in rubber like material and it already deteriorated and causing problem when trying to remove the key from the cyl.


    I think this rubber like material on the key is UK or EU (and possibly other countries) model specific as it is not used on JDM or US Acura models.


    Checked ...
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    Categories
    Body , Parts