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  1. Eng Refresh Stage 1 - 12

    by , 18-03-2012 at 10:37 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    Due to other project, only had limited time available over the weekend so just a quick summary.





    Washed the valve and IG coil covers and installed the new rubber seals.
    So, the valve covers looked so dirty are
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  2. Eng Refresh Stage 1 - 06

    by , 12-03-2012 at 10:38 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)






    The TB lower, front and rear covers removed and it confirmed that
    the previous TB service was of very poor quality.

    I saw on many engines that the old and tired rubber seals were re-used at these
    covers but with this engine, it was even worse and all of them were missing.




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  3. Eng Refresh Stage 2 – 19

    by , 28-01-2012 at 10:17 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)






    Installed new gaskets and seals on the painted valve cover.
    The inside of the cover is very clean after being washed.












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    Updated 01-06-2012 at 11:06 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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  4. Eng Refresh Stage 2 - 17

    by , 27-01-2012 at 10:37 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    Well….. Started the valve clearance adjustment process this afternoon but as I didn’t turn the oil heater early enough, the engine metal temperature felt too cold compared to the room temperature so had to stop the process half way.

    Looks like outside temperature dropped further than expected and couldn’t keep the garage temperature high enough.

    I’ll need to repeat the same process again tomorrow.





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    Updated 01-06-2012 at 10:55 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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  5. Eng Refresh Stage 2 – 12

    by , 25-01-2012 at 10:31 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)





    Started installing the rubber seals on the various covers.









    Head/valve covers washed.
    Although they looked in very good condition, wanted to try different
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    Updated 01-06-2012 at 10:31 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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