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New OEM gaskets at the front and rear exhaust pipes.

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Tags: eng mount, exhaust, front beam, trans mount

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TB/WP/Valve Service

The replacement coolant hose under the centre floor.
Comparison between the original one that was about to burst at the top and the new one below.


It could have burst and loose all of the coolant on the way to my place or even during the test driving session after the service.


Very scary……
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Updated 01-06-2012 at 09:56 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1 (typo)

Tags: coolant hose, engine removal, helicoil, recoil

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Front bank valve clearance adjusted and then one more time, checked the clearance on all six cylinders.
About to place the valve covers back on the engine with liquid gasket.

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Tags: crank pulley, engine dressing, valve clearance, valve cover

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TB/WP/Valve Service

While working on the engine, worked on the CCU board for another owner.

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Tags: air con, ccu, climate control unit

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A/C CCU Board Service

One more time, triple checked the valve timing before going any further.

It looked like the oil cooler mating surface was not prepared properly in the past and allowed moisture to get inside causing lots and lots of oxidation.
This photo was taken after I started cleaning the area as I forgot to take it to show ...

Tags: oil cooler, valve clearance

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TB/WP/Valve Service