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

However, the TB tension was way too low.
If I wanted, I could have twisted the existing TB 180deg.
Didn't want to put too much tension so stopped at 90deg in this photo.





Most of the ...

Updated 02-09-2013 at 10:50 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

Tags: blowby, cyl sensor, cyl/crk sensor, oil cooler, tb tension, tb tension adjuster, tb tensioner, timing belt, valve cover

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Finally, my old digital camera gave up after going through lots of
shock/vibration so I had to switch to my super old mobile phone
from now on for taking the photo.
As I’m not good at in adjusting the white balance,
it will look blue-ish until I try several different setting.



IAT sensor.

Even ...

Updated 01-09-2013 at 12:29 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

Tags: iat sensor, intake air temperature, timing belt, valve cover

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Parking brake cable holder.
Looked to be coated/painted in the past but just so clean.




In fact, everything is so clean.




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Tags: eng removal, valve cover, valve cover gasket, water pump

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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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The paint is not completely dry yet but they
turned out beautifully. Before/After shots.






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Tags: crank oil seal, crank seal, exhaust gasket, valve cover, water pump

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