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  1. TB/WP/Valve 15

    by , 23-06-2011 at 11:25 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    Probably, one of the most neglected and missing parts from UK based NSX.



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    The dust seal at the TB tension adjuster bolt.



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    It will cover the gap behind the tb tension adjuster bolt head (the red marked one for this service) like this.


    I can imagine some of you are now going out to have a look at your ...
  2. TB/WP/Valve 14

    by , 23-06-2011 at 11:18 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



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    Forgot to take the photo of rear bank cam shaft installation so this is in fact after the TB was already installed….



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    New TB tension adjuster, adjuster bolt and spring.


    Before installing the TB, cleaned the back panel and surrounding area as much as possible.




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    TB installed and ...
  3. TB/WP/Valve 13

    by , 22-06-2011 at 11:10 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    Had to focus on other projects so not much time spent on this NSX for the day….



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    After thoroughly cleaning the cam shaft and the journal, started to apply the fresh oil to establish initial lubrication.

    Once the cam shaft and the TB are installed, I normally rotate the engine by hand for several minutes so fresh and clean oil is important at this stage.


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  4. TB/WP/Valve 12

    by , 21-06-2011 at 11:37 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    Finally, the engine cleaning process is almost done.


    Not much photos for the day as my hands were covered in chemical, old engine oil and so on that I didn’t want to touch my camera.



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    Cleaned the front and rear cyl head as much as possible before the re-assembly process to create oil free surface.




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  5. TB/WP/Valve 11

    by , 20-06-2011 at 10:40 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




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    So, something looked like this is now cleaned to this level and valve cover gaskets as well as the spark plug seals are replaced with the new ones.




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    Installed the new gasket on the new TB Lower cover.
    And one of the most important gaskets replaced on the IGN coil covers.





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