TB/WP/Valve Service

For the first time after started working on this NSX, managed to take it out for the test driving session.


Not fun driving with A/C setup at 32degC but to push as much air as possible back to the header tank, no other options.


As soon as started driving, activated the ABS several times. The accumulator on this NSX seemed to be very healthy as the pump didn’t kick in even after 3 times the ABS was activated.

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Tags: alignment, engine oil

Categories

TB/WP/Valve Service , Engine/Tyre , Suspension , Alignment

Time for the compression check after the TB/WP/Valve service.


Result in psi.

Full data has been emailed to the owner.


Cyl 1: **0, Cyl 2: **0, Cyl 3: **9
Cyl 4: **8, Cyl 5: **8, Cyl 6: **0


Once again, very pleased with the result.


Before start of the service, there were quite big deviation between the cyl especially at the #4 cyl.


After ...

Tags: air filter, compression check

Categories

TB/WP/Valve Service , Engine/Tyre

Had to be in a meeting away from my place so used the opportunity to test two CCU board using my NSX.



After getting back to my place, time to vacuum fill the cooling system.

Another opportunity to carry out vacuum leak check and left it like this for more than 40min.

While doing this, re-installed the oil pressure ...

Tags: vacuum fill

Categories

TB/WP/Valve Service , Engine/Tyre

Cleaned and degreased the mating surface of the valve cover gasket on the engine head side.


This will allow good seal around the valve cover to prevent oil seapage for many years.

Applied liquid gasket to the specified section of the valve cover gasket and now Front and Rear valve covers are installed.


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Tags: valve cover

Categories

TB/WP/Valve Service , Engine/Tyre

Putting back everything in preparation for the engine fire up to carry out the compression check after the service.

ENG Oil cooler re-installed by using liquid gasket on the upper two bolts.


No need for the liquid gasket at the lower bolt.

Crank pulley bolt cleaned and greased properly for the ...

Tags: oil cooler

Categories

TB/WP/Valve Service , Engine/Tyre