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

This engine is equipped with the larger diameter VTEC spool valve
so it’s the original design and thus, requires the ver.PR3 filters.

Also, it is important to replace the bolts especially the short
ones because they are exposed to the heat and moisture resulting
in corrosion.
Some owners broke these ...

Tags: lma, vtec solenoid, vtec spool valve

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA , Engine/Tyre

VTEC Spool valve service.

It can be done at any time without opening the engine
but it’s a MUST item due to the process for
replacing the LMA.

This NSX is using the smaller ...

Updated 15-05-2013 at 10:52 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1

Tags: crank pulley, head cover, oil press sender, oil pressure sender, spool valve, valve cover, vtec, vtec spool valve

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

Couldn’t take lots of photos while my hands were covered in oil
dealing with lots of rocker arms, etc so just the end result.







All four cam shafts removed, holder plate and cam holders are
now soaked in the cleaning solution.

Will inspect the cam shaft in detail later.
Considering ...

Tags: cam holder, cam holder plate, cam shaft, holder plate, rocker arm, rocker shaft, spool valve, vtec, vtec spool valve

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

I don’t say it’s the same everywhere in UK but from
what I saw in the past, full service history means
almost nothing to me.

Even with lots of stamps on the service log book,
I always find lots and lots of issues on UK based NSX.

The front valve cover and the seal were not installed properly. ...

Tags: cam seal disc, cam shaft cap, timing belt, valve cover, valve cover gasket, vtec spool valve, water pump

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

New filter gaskets and the bolts for later spec VTEC Spool valve.
Must replace the bolts especially the vertical ones.









Degrease the mating surface to this level. ...

Updated 01-01-2013 at 02:42 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1 (layout change for mobile devices)

Tags: engine dressing, oil press sender, vtec, vtec spool valve, vtec valve

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Engine Refresh Stage 2