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  1. Health Check & Preparation 03

    by , 14-08-2012 at 10:29 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)





    Coolant header tank was already cracked at several places but magically,
    it was not leaking yet.

    It will be replaced any way during the full cooling system OH.







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    Updated 24-09-2012 at 09:58 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1 (Revised blog category.)

    Categories
    Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA , Health Check Service
  2. Health Check & Preparation 02

    by , 14-08-2012 at 10:28 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)





    Very common on early model NSX.

    Oil pressure gauge was showing almost 0kg/cm2 at idle rpm after warmed up.

    Even during the test driving session, it was showing only around 2kg/cm2.

    I could replace the oil pressure sender unit to the later spec while
    the engine is out of the car but the accuracy of this ensor
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    Updated 24-09-2012 at 09:58 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1 (Revised blog category.)

    Tags: health check Add / Edit Tags
    Categories
    Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA , Health Check Service
  3. Health Check & Preparation 01

    by , 14-08-2012 at 10:27 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)






    Started to work on another NSX from today.

    It’s an early model and the owner came back to my place for another
    Health Check with Engine Refresh, Brake OH, ABS and Cooling System OH.


    Considering the mileage and sound of engine, it was recommended to
    replace the Lost Motion Assembly (LMA) but the
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    Updated 24-09-2012 at 09:57 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1 (Revised blog category.)

    Tags: abs, health check Add / Edit Tags
    Categories
    Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA , Health Check Service
  4. Service Info

    by , 14-08-2012 at 10:08 AM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    Based on the requests and questions from several owners,
    I have started posting brief information on the planned service at my place.

    It is in the right side panel of any of my Blog entries.

    Please just open any of my Blog and then you will see it in the right side
    ‘About Atelier Kaz’ section.

    It will only show the info for the owners who have already paid for the parts upfront and
    doesn’t show all of the
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  5. Final Touch

    by , 11-08-2012 at 10:39 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    So, carried out the test driving session and activated the ABS several times
    until the ABS pump kicked in and adjusted the fluid level afterwards.

    This NSX is AT model and due to its torque characteristic,
    always enjoy driving it.

    Reset the ECU and confirmed that the idle rpm is at the spec.






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