Restoring an Abandoned Acura NSX: Engine Drop, Cleaning, and Challenges

In this thrilling episode from the Tj Hunt channel, the intrepid team embarks on a daring mission to restore an abandoned Acura NSX. With determination in their eyes, they set about dismantling the car, removing its wheels, exhaust, subframe brace, and coolant. The engine, long neglected, is finally dropped from its resting place, revealing a sight that could make even the most hardened mechanic weep.

Covered in a thick layer of sludge and oil, this engine is in dire need of a complete overhaul. It's a sorry state of affairs, but the team is undeterred. Armed with Maguire's Citrus power cleaner plus, a potent degreaser, they unleash their cleaning prowess. The engine is doused with the cleaner, allowing it to work its magic and break down the dirt and oil. A power washer is then employed to complete the transformation.

But the challenges don't end there. The subframe, a complex lattice of metal, is in desperate need of attention. Rather than outsourcing the task, the team takes matters into their own hands and decides to sandblast it themselves. Armed with determination and a sandblasting gun, they set to work, carefully protecting the areas that shouldn't be blasted. The end result is nothing short of miraculous, as the subframe emerges from its sandblasting session looking brand new.

As the team continues their meticulous restoration, they address some comments from viewers. They defend their decision to purchase the NSX at a seemingly high cost, explaining that it was actually a bargain considering the usual price range for such a vehicle. They also address the suggestion to switch to a full black interior, explaining the difficulties in finding one and the risks associated with dyeing or painting the existing interior.

With the valve covers cleaned and painted, the team prepares to reinstall them, but not before uncovering some disturbing evidence of previous damage. Bondo, that notorious enemy of true automotive craftsmanship, had been used to patch up the front fender. This revelation only fuels their determination to restore this NSX to its former glory.

As the episode draws to a close, the team reflects on the progress made so far. The engine is on the road to recovery, and the NSX is slowly but surely being transformed from a neglected relic into a shining example of automotive excellence. Join them in the next episode as they embark on the thrilling task of putting the engine back where it belongs, and witness the ongoing saga of this remarkable restoration project.

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