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  1. Eng Refresh Stage 2 – 15

    by , 26-01-2012 at 10:41 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    In the process of cleaning and rebuilding the Spool valve. Needs to be careful not to block the tiny-tiny holes inside the valve.










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    Updated 01-06-2012 at 10:43 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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  2. Eng Refresh Stage 2 - 14

    by , 25-01-2012 at 10:33 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)






    The old crank pulley bolt and the key served more than 17yrs now and although they were still fine, I think I will replace them with new ones this time.








    So ...

    Updated 01-06-2012 at 10:40 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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  3. Eng Refresh Stage 2 - 13

    by , 25-01-2012 at 10:32 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    Time to replace the WP.
    The existing WP already started to show the rust on the impeller.
    I always replace WP whenever working on the TB so it was replaced 60K miles ago.
    This time, it took me 9yrs to cover this mileage and the coolant was replaced again after the last TB service when I replaced all of the coolant hoses.
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    Updated 01-06-2012 at 10:35 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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  4. 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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  5. Eng Refresh Stage 2 - 11

    by , 24-01-2012 at 10:42 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)





    New O-ring under the no.1 cam holder.







    After applying fresh engine oil to the cam shaft, rocker arms, holder, etc, very important to thoroughly de-grease the surface where ...

    Updated 01-06-2012 at 10:27 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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