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  1. Eng Refresh 03

    by , 10-04-2014 at 12:14 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)





    The parking brake cable was stuck inside the L-shaped bracket on the
    brake caliper.
    And the two bolts holding this bracket were heavily corroded so
    I had to be really careful not to sear them off.

    I’ll replace them with the new one on installation.
    If I have the time, will try separating the cable from the bracket
    ...

    Updated 14-04-2014 at 10:53 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1 (Added parking brake cable photo.)

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    Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA
  2. Eng Refresh 02

    by , 30-12-2013 at 01:07 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    While the header was hot before the compression check, started loosening
    the O2 sensors.
    As always, front one was easy and no problem so just placed it back to
    keep good seal before start washing the engine.



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  3. Eng Refresh 01

    by , 09-10-2013 at 10:34 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    This NSX is equipped with the aftermarket test pipe but the
    fixing bolts and nuts were too loose.


    It allowed some exhaust gas to escape and left some marking on the gasket.
    Hope I can re-use this one and tighten the bolt and nut at proper torque.



    ...

    Updated 10-10-2013 at 11:33 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1

    Categories
    Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA
  4. Eng Refresh Stage 1 - 02

    by , 18-05-2012 at 10:05 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    After removing lots of parts and inspected the exhaust area carefully, I have now committed to take the engine out due to excessive oil seepage around the cyl head mainly from the cam shaft cap and valve cover gasket areas.





    Before taking the engine out, loosen the crank pulley bolt.
    Bit tight but not too bad
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