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

Compression check before starting the Engine Refresh.

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[psi]
#1: **4, #2: **5, #3: **4, #4: **6, #5: **0, #6: **7


Apart from #1 and #4 cyl, rest of the four cyl were within the
spec but lower than the standard C30A engine.

However, all four were really ...

Tags: cam timing, compression check, header, o2 sensor, valve clearance

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA

Triple checked that the cam timing is correct.

Not easy to place the camera at the
right angle but you will get the idea.
The marking will line up against the top edge of
the TB back ...

Updated 28-12-2012 at 12:52 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

Tags: cam timing, ig coil cover, tb cover, tb tension adjuster, tb tensioner, timing belt, valve cover

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Engine Refresh Stage 2

TB installed and once again,
time to check and check and check the cam timing.

TDC marker for #1 piston at the crank.









Front bank cam timing.

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Tags: cam timing, tb tension, tb tension adjuster, tb tensioner, timing belt

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Engine Refresh Stage 2

The weather condition was kind to me today and
with the support from the garage heater,
there was no more high humidity in the air and
was happy to start the cam shaft installation.









New O-ring under No.1 cam holder.







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Updated 24-12-2012 at 12:58 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

Tags: back plate, cam cap, cam cap disc, cam holder, cam seal, cam shaft, cam timing, cover back plate, cover plate, tension, timing belt

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Engine Refresh Stage 2

Seeped engine oil and previously leaked
drive shaft grease were baked into the surface of
some of the parts so
took ages cleaning the outside of the engine.











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Tags: cam shaft, cam timing, tb tension, timing belt, valve clearance, valve cover

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Engine Refresh Stage 2