91 legend overheating problem
 

I dont know too much about legends, ive had eg's and da's..... well i thought it might of been the thermostat so i replaced it... yet it still overheats... i have no clue what it could be.... (maybe heater core?)

-Car overheats at idle at times

-Car overheats on freeway

- heat is on at all times - sometimes cold/sometimes warm(when temp goes down)

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (92CIVICCX)
 

Does the car stay over heated or does it cycle from hot to cold?

Check all your hoses, make sure there are no leaks. Is anything going in the overflow tank?

Also, how many miles are on the car. You could be facing a blow head gasket. Which would be very unfun for you. But your could also have a cracked radiator or something simple

Re: (RangerJoe)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RangerJoe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Check all your hoses, make sure there are no leaks. Is anything going in the overflow tank?

Also, how many miles are on the car. You could be facing a blow head gasket. Which would be very unfun for you. But your could also have a cracked radiator or something simple</TD></TR></TABLE>

goes into overflow tank... radiator is not cracked... headgsaket is starting to go now..(ran a gas analyzer on it) so to the junk pile it goes.. cause 111 hrs labor isnt gonna happen.. plus new heads... to hell if im gonna do it.. still dont know why it over heats.... but ive still been driving it since the first post..

111 hours to replace a headgasket? get a new mechanic man, because hes SCREWING you.

You dont need new heads, it is very rare that any gets cracked when the hg blows, unless you drive on it for months upon months while it over heats. and even then. chances are it wont happen.

check another mechanic, HG repairs take a while, but shouldnt take more than 15-20 hours (MAYBE)

Re: (92CIVICCX)
 

Blown head gaskets has caused alot of legends to over heat. Its a common problem I see it all the time on the other forum I frequent All-Acura. c02 leakes out of the overflow tank. Another useful tidbit, G2 Legends have a known issue with the fan control unit. When she's over heating the fan doesn't com on like its supposed to.

Hope this helps!

PS. 111 hrs to replace a head gasket is ridiculous (find another mechanic immediately)

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (92CIVICCX)
 

sounds like a water pump or a head gasket to me, you can pick a jdm c32a from the junk yard for around $600 and replace it yourself, its not hella hard but its not as esy as a civic swap, replaced my moms in a weekend, but man it was not a fun thing to change... good luck

not long after buying my legend, I ran into the same problems. after spending alot time troubleshooting and taking it to a few repair shops, I decided it would just be cheaper to get the engine swap. if u replace the engine, I recommend a full tune up on the new engine since it would be out of the bay, and dont forget a new radiator too. good luck with it

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (mestizo)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mestizo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sounds like a water pump or a head gasket to me, you can pick a jdm c32a from the junk yard for around $600 and replace it yourself, its not hella hard but its not as esy as a civic swap, replaced my moms in a weekend, but man it was not a fun thing to change... good luck</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah..im lookin at the jdm motors... i dont think im gonna even attempt the headache... i got someone who will do it for 500-600 buks.. ill give it a full tune up before it goes in... just did all the brakes and calipers this weekend..so its got a long way to come...its a project car..for sure! anyone know any good sites besdies ebay for a legend motor..?

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (92CIVICCX)
 

http://www.attarco.com/ is where i got my moms JDM motor from I have bought several jdm honda motors from them and have not had a problem with any yet. hope this helps... when we got my moms motor it was like $895, but they have changed their pricing if i remember correctly they wanted like close to $600 for a c32a now, which is very reasonable, or if you want i can talk to my freind who i sold my legend to, he still has the Type II and 6 speed i bought for my legend that i never put in, i could ask him what he would want for the motor i dont think he is gonna attempt to change it, anyway let me know

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (mestizo)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mestizo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">http://www.attarco.com/ is where i got my moms JDM motor from I have bought several jdm honda motors from them and have not had a problem with any yet. hope this helps... when we got my moms motor it was like $895, but they have changed their pricing if i remember correctly they wanted like close to $600 for a c32a now, which is very reasonable, or if you want i can talk to my freind who i sold my legend to, he still has the Type II and 6 speed i bought for my legend that i never put in, i could ask him what he would want for the motor i dont think he is gonna attempt to change it, anyway let me know </TD></TR></TABLE>


none in stock.. but talk to your friendsee how much he might want... just curious

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (92CIVICCX)
 

ok cool did u call them cause I was there not more than 3 weeks ago and they had like 5 sitting on the floor, but yea ill ask him to see what he wants

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (mestizo)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mestizo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok cool did u call them cause I was there not more than 3 weeks ago and they had like 5 sitting on the floor, but yea ill ask him to see what he wants</TD></TR></TABLE>


Yeah i called they dont have any in

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (92CIVICCX)
 

dam that sucks my freind doesnt kno if he wants to sell it now he is thinkin about putting it in sorry bro

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (mestizo)
 

hey man he changed his mind now he says he is willing to sell it, he wants a $1000 for the entire conversion the six speed tranny/type II motor/mounts/linkage/ecu/pedals/clutch line/center console/manual gauge cluster ... all of this was for my legend when i was going to do the conversion, but when i sold the car i gave him everything

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (mestizo)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mestizo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey man he changed his mind now he says he is willing to sell it, he wants a $1000 for the entire conversion the six speed tranny/type II motor/mounts/linkage/ecu/pedals/clutch line/center console/manual gauge cluster ... all of this was for my legend when i was going to do the conversion, but when i sold the car i gave him everything</TD></TR></TABLE>

Damn that's cheap as hell. Someone should jump on this. Is the center console the real wood one? The wood manual trans consoles are rare, worth some $$. I know a few people who are looking for one if it is a wood console.

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (Kenso)
 

yes tis would to match the wood interior i had in my old legend i took all this out of a donor car that was wrecked so I got everything and i mean everything!

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (mestizo)
 

Well if your friend would consider selling the console seperately, let me know. I know of about 3 people looking for one. Thanks. And sorry for the thread hijack. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (mestizo)
 

wonder how much shipping would be to milwaukee? How many miles are on the motor?

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (92CIVICCX)
 

Are you sure youe ecu is ok???????????

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (92CIVICCX)
 

Sounds like electronic problem bro....make sure your fan turns on....Chk the relats.... https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

Re: 91 legend overheating problem (92CIVICCX)
 

hey you should check out http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin

they have one of the best boards over there and really nice and helpful people..check them out