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Once the head is replaced/repaired and a new head gasket applied, all should stop.
Good luck.
many thanks in advance.
Thanks.
I am looking at possibly buying a used 1993 or 1995 Legend and was wondering what repair costs in general are like. Are they considered high, average, or low in general?
I have heard that Acuras in general are fairly expensive to repair.
I am considering buying a 1993 Acura Legend 4D sedan. Is it true that this car can only use premium gasoline?
What will happen if I just use regular unleaded gas in it?
The Legend is so well set up that (in my case at least) I get about 10% better mileage with premium, while it costs about 6% more than regular. And, of course, since the price differential between regular and premium remains pretty rigid at ~$0.20/gal., the more expensive gas gets, the smaller the percentage in price difference.
Plus, it's a WHOLE LOT more fun to drive on premium, as the engine is high-compression and the computer has to compensate for regular.
Good luck, and have fun. Caution to the winds!
If it doesn't work out for you as it does for me, change. But you're better off with premium.
His buddy that was with him seemed to think my oil problem was internal due to seeing blue smoke but when I changed oil the guy told me I just had a gasket valve cover on the top that was leaking. Any ideas from anyone on that? No other engine symptoms than going through a lot of it.
Seth
When I start it, it lopes between 1k-3k rpm as if it has a big block chevy cam in it lol. drive or rev it gos away, but on idol it is very annoying.
Been checking for vac leaks, but to avail. Any sugestions?
Thank you for your time in this matter.
The pre-cat car is listed as 18 mpg and the other is listed at 19mpg, I even went online to break down the VIN and it does not tell me anything... So maybe the GOV. can't tell either??????
I've looked on-line on replacing the entire unit. New ones run over $500. However, I found one on e-bay for < $100. Has anybody had issues with this part and is it difficult to replace. If I replaced the entire unit, does this solve my problem on turning the on / off knob or is their another unit behind this one? Any information would be appreciated. The car is extremely low miles for a 21 year old car (< 90K) and I would love to keep it.
-Steve Ligor
The transmission guy did nothing in your coolant system..only your car is too old and has those hard hoses that moving around it causes it to crack then you have the leak. I know that is the easiest excuse but transmission system had b nothig to do with your cooling system. Also, I recommed that you replace your thermostatic valve in your cooling system. It is located inside the big hose towards your cylinder head coming from the top of the radiator. Make sure your engine is cold when opening the radfiator cap and replacing hoses.
The transmission guy did nothing in your coolant system..only your car is too old and has those hard hoses that moving around it causes it to crack then you have the leak. I know that is the easiest excuse but transmission system had b nothig to do with your cooling system. Also, I recommend that you replace your thermostatic valve in your cooling system. It is located inside the big hose towards your cylinder head coming from the top of the radiator. Make sure your engine is cold when opening the radfiator cap and replacing hoses.
electric stuff.
when the car is being started. The buzz means the pump is working but the injectors are not .. system presure is too low. No buzz, the pump is dead. You need a tech to work on fuel system due to risk of fire and hazard to you health.
The ignition module is is located close to the ignition coil left side of the engine bay, on top of the right fender near the fuse and relay box. It has two (2) ten millimeter bolts and a wire socket coming out of it. It aprox inch and half square and 5/16 or 3/8 inch thick. Hope this helps.
Anyways, I was just thinking about stuff because my headgasket is starting to leak, and I'm getting some super light ping on occasion as well. That and my timing belt needs to be changed. So I'm just figuring I'd drop a JDM motor in it with< 50k miles, instead of spending 2k on fixing the used motor.
Man I'd love to get something with 290-310 HP in that car.