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  1. CCU, A/C Evaporator, Cabin temperature sensor

    by , 19-05-2011 at 11:54 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    As mentioned in my last post, carried out testing of two CCU board using my NSX.



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    In the process of Function and Operation test.


    Both units were fine after applying the coating so time for a test driving session.


    I think I’ll stop doing this CCU test driving procedure for the future as none of the unit failed during this session after passing several tests using ...
  2. TB/WP/Valve 18

    by , 19-05-2011 at 11:49 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    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.



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



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    While doing this, re-installed the oil pressure ...
  3. TB/WP/Valve 17

    by , 18-05-2011 at 11:53 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



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    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.



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    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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  4. TB/WP/Valve 16

    by , 18-05-2011 at 11:43 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



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



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


    No need for the liquid gasket at the lower bolt.



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    Crank pulley bolt cleaned and greased properly for the ...
  5. Fuel Filter

    by , 18-05-2011 at 11:15 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    Before putting everything back on the car during TB/WP/Valve service, decided to replace the Fuel Filter while there is extra space around the area.



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    Photo and PC Display won’t show the actual colour without calibration but the fuel came out from the old filter was light brown so not too bad.


    New filter and washers waiting to be installed.

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