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  1. Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA (SoS) – 20

    by , 18-05-2013 at 10:36 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)





    As reported earlier, there was no gasket used at the
    connection points between the test pipe and back box
    resulting in exhaust gas leakage.

    Also, there was trace of carbon at the donut gasket at
    the swivel joint of the header suggesting that it was leaking
    from both the front and rear joints although
    I couldn’t feel it at the idle rpm.

    Initially, I thought I should not install the triangle gaskets
    ...
  2. Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA (SoS) – Preparation 02

    by , 23-04-2013 at 10:37 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)







    Before opening the engine, I must check the spec of
    SoS LMA against the OEM one.

    I have never used SoS products and I don’t know whether
    this one is made in house or not but looked to be quality product.
    ...

    Updated 25-04-2013 at 11:06 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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    Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA
  3. Cooling Sys 03, crank pulley, etc

    by , 03-03-2013 at 10:37 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)






    Vacuum leak check of the cooling system.

    Left it under vacuum for 45min and the needle didn’t move at all
    so happy with the result.

    Filled the system with Honda Type-2 coolant that is blue.
    The manual says this Type 2 coolant is good for 5 years but
    based on what I saw (small rust) on several WP,
    ...
  4. Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA 19

    by , 12-09-2012 at 10:43 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)




    Had to shut down myself for a while as I was not well and
    slept continuously almost 12hours.....
    I should have known better by now......
    Counterproductive when keep working continuously for many weeks......


    Now, I’m back.







    Before warming up the engine for compression
    ...
  5. Health Check & Preparation 03

    by , 14-08-2012 at 10:29 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)





    Coolant header tank was already cracked at several places but magically,
    it was not leaking yet.

    It will be replaced any way during the full cooling system OH.







    ...

    Updated 24-09-2012 at 09:58 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1 (Revised blog category.)

    Categories
    Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA , Health Check Service
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