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Hi, Sudesh.
Another beautiful service!
While in there, have a look at the MTF strainer to check the level of metal dust inside the MT case.
I wish I could have that beautiful latest spec ABS module under the bonnet that can be seen in the earlier post ...
Something to be done for the future...
I still haven't managed to install my Type-R clutch pedal, damper less joint, etc...
Keep us updated on the progress as I still learn new things even now by watching these photos.
Regards,
Kaz
As you can see when it was totally drained it was quite dirty
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THIS IS A SAMPLE OF NEW MTF3
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Great work Sudesh, remember to always loosen up the fill plug first, just in case. :)
Thanks Kaz!
Yeah Ary, thats a really good pointer, I had the fill plug loosen slightly before draining.
Flusing of the transmission
I have a little system I put together for flushing the transmission
Pipe and seal installed in fill plug
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The pipe runs to this little container that also has a sealed end to stop dripping
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I just fill the container and let the flush do its thing
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To flush the gearbox some more I sealed the drain plug, filled the gearbox with new MTF3, and drained again. Once that was done draining, I replaced both fill and drain plugs with new OEM crushed washers, installed bolts and torque to OEM settings. Fill transmissiom and Job done!
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One of the first things I noticed when the car arrived was the cheap ebay style front badge, it was also retaning moisture and just looks terrible on such a nice car.
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NEW OEM badge was ordered
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Old badge removed
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NEW badge insalled
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Interesting to see how they changed the style of badge on the facelift cars! Facelift badge is open/empty
pre-facelift is closed and the badge has the color set into it.
Also alot cheaper than pre-facelift
Facelift badge £17.61
Pre-facelift £58.46
The battery mount as mentioned here: http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/testvb/showthread.php?t=7352
Was bad and corroded and as I mentioned not very safe.
So I removed the old mount and as you can see its quite bad with the protective covering completely perished.
I have a new OEM mount to install.
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I also removed the battery completely to inspect the tray as they usually retain water and dirt.
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This is due to the drain hole being slightly high
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So I drilled some new drain holes into the base, I work from the inside of the box to get a clean level hole and then on the rear just remove the dragged ends
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MORE TO FOLLOW
Bottom of the tray cleaned up
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...X/SAM_0529.jpg
And a clean up inside
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Battery installed with new mount
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While inspecting the exhaust I noticed one of the heat shields was just sitting free and lower shield was missing. the OEM bolts had rusted away and I guess lower shield fell of at some time.
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I didnt have a new lower heat shield to replace this and didnt want to leave the upper shield off, so removed the only remaning bolt which just shapped off and temporary installed the upper shield till new lower shield is ordered.
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On replacing the air filter, I noticed some build up on the intake pipe
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...X/SAM_0533.jpg
So decided to remove the pipe and clean it out along with a clean down of butterfly and intake.
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Although the intake pipe and butterfly look clean, after a wipe down you can see what was removed.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...X/SAM_0543.jpg
How the cloth looked before starting the clean down
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While inspecting the slave cylinder and preparing to bleed and flush, I noticed the rubber boot was not seated correctly.
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Slave cyliner was fine and the area was nice and dry. Also seated the boot back in correctly
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Clutch fluid was very dirty
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...X/SAM_0459.jpg
Removed as much fluid as possible with sealey syringe
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...X/SAM_0494.jpg
Bit of build up in there
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...X/SAM_0492.jpg
More to follow
Super job Sudesh!
Itching to get the car back now!
Did you order the lower part of the exhaust heat-shield by the way?
If so, happy days.
If not, I can get one and fit it myself mate so don't worry too much about it :)
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by gcon45
I didnt order anything, I wouldnt do that without speaking to you first.
But after doing some looking on the parts system, I dont think the heat shield can be purchased seperately from the exhaust.
Not a problem mate.
It looks like the absence of that particular heat-shield wouldn't make much difference anyway.
The rubber exhaust hanger isn't close enough to get melted surely?
What you reckon?
I dont think it will make much difference, the upper shield is on and closer to the rubber hanger. Most if not all, aftermarket exhausts for the NSX dont have any heat shield and mounted the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by gcon45
I dont think you would want to replace the entire exhaust just for the heat shield....... not priced at £2,131.83!!! and that doesnt include new tips which are £298.63 each!!
Total of £2,729.08 for complete new exhaust!!:eek:
Hmmm... I think I'll pass on that one!
I gave the clutch cylinder a quick clean down to start the beed and flush. After the clean I filled with new fluid and first just let gravity do its thing, I keep topping up the tank to keep the flush going.
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Pipe attached to bleed point
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and the fluid as it comes out, quite dirty
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So I decided to leave this for a while before moving into the full bleed and disposing of any air.
Wile the clutch was flushing I moved to the brakes
Fluid was a little dirty
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...X/SAM_0458.jpg
I removed the fluid and filter and noticed a little build up in the tank
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I removed the tank to clean the cylinder down
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After the clean
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New fluid added and brakes then flushed and filled. All nice and fresh now
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I wanted to clean the interior and always like to remove the seats to do the job correctly
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There is always some interesting finds lol
Sunglasses, pens, the odd coin, scruncie, and general dirt and grit. However I did find a manual immobiliser overide fob and not sure if the owner know about this yet or has another spare, but this one still works!!
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So out with the valeting machine and the results so far.
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More valeting to follow
The bonnet stay on the car was badly bent
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So new bonnet stay was ordered, which is longer also
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New stay fitted
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Much better:)
For gods s*ke! :eek::eek::eek: The meaning of the word 'neglection' gets a new dimension. Good, you've changed it. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sudesh
Yeah it was definately well overdue, flush has gone great and fluid is now running nice and clear.Quote:
Originally Posted by goldnsx
I'm running out of superlatives Sudesh! Great work mate.
It's amazing what you find underneath seats.
I found some dodgy cassettes and pharmaceuticals in the glove box too!
Really looking forward to picking the car up now.
Planning the timing belt / water pump service soon. Hopefully before April.
It's just a pity Kaz is so far away!
Detailing the engine bay and under the bonnet.
How it was when it arrived
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AFTER
I used matt interior cleaning products to take the shine off the dash and doors etc.
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