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Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 03-20-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,353
Posted By pacallen
I would sand w/ 320 around the mirror to start,...

I would sand w/ 320 around the mirror to start, apply an adhesion promoter, apply primer, wet sand w/ 600, the apply several coats of paint and finally several coats of clear.
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 03-15-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,105
Posted By pacallen
With VTAKKKK :) Thanks for everyone's kind...

With VTAKKKK :)

Thanks for everyone's kind words. I'm still putting together a for sale thread but it looks like the headers and clears are most likely sold. I don't have a ton of spare parts...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 03-13-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,105
Posted By pacallen
Thanks for everyone's kind words :). It's...

Thanks for everyone's kind words :). It's definitely hard to let her go (8 years/80k miles of unimpeachable reliability), and so close to 200k (197,325).



On paper I got $944 for my Legend......
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 03-13-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,105
Posted By pacallen
Legend RIP 1989-2011

My Legend had a good long life but the replacement engine I had put in (see http://forums.acuralegend.org/well-may-have-killed-t13408.html) completely seized up on Monday. Whatever was causing the...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 01-19-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,008
Posted By pacallen
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that an '88...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that an '88 (judging by the wheels and steering wheel).

I think his gripe w/ the central locking system is that using the key in the driver's door doesn't open...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-26-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
For those interested, the miss and has completely...

For those interested, the miss and has completely gone away including at idle. I was planning on replacing the rear bank of fuel injectors with some used ones I picked up on eBay but now that she's...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-18-2010, 07:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
I had some family in town for the weekend and...

I had some family in town for the weekend and didn't have a chance to do anything w/ the Legend. However, the miss has gone almost entirely. I felt a couple of little hiccups Friday night and Sunday...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-14-2010, 02:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,938
Posted By pacallen
87-89 were the same (with amber). He was saying...

87-89 were the same (with amber). He was saying the 90 coupe tails are the one you want.
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-13-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
You know what would fix that? Dropping over a...

You know what would fix that? Dropping over a grand on a new engine install! :angryfire:

I really hope it isn't that (but did have the same thought last night!). I don't have a compression tester...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-13-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,938
Posted By pacallen
I've seen 1 (ONE) G1 Legend at my local JY in the...

I've seen 1 (ONE) G1 Legend at my local JY in the 4 years I've been in Chicago (though after the first 10 or so visits I gave up)... G1s are becoming a very rare breed.
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-13-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
Well the self-fix was short-lived and I have the...

Well the self-fix was short-lived and I have the miss again, though it's not as bad as it has been. At least that hopefully rules out timing/compression issues (I would have thought).

I received...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-12-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,379
Posted By pacallen
Looks great! Can't wait to see the final outcome.

Looks great! Can't wait to see the final outcome.
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-12-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,849
Posted By pacallen
I don't see how its possible to bleed it without...

I don't see how its possible to bleed it without the engine running? The coolant wouldn't circulate and nothing would come out. Definitely bleed it with a cool engine though.
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-12-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
This car is so good it fixes itself! Over...

This car is so good it fixes itself!

Over the past couple of days, the engine has felt smoother and above ~3000 rpm it felt like the miss was almost completely gone, but I attributed that to the...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-12-2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
I have tried 3 different plugs (few month old NGK...

I have tried 3 different plugs (few month old NGK V-Powers, new Denso, and an old NGK G-Power) with no difference. I was wondering about the computer, but I am getting spark and the injector is...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-11-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
I'm running out of things to check... The...

I'm running out of things to check... The resistance on all the injectors are within spec, the resistor on the firewall is within spec, and I'm getting spark to all cylinders. Seems very odd that a...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-11-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
Sounds almost exactly the same. I am pretty sure...

Sounds almost exactly the same. I am pretty sure all the cylinders are getting spark and fuel, but my #2 cylinder is not firing at all (new spark plug is still completely clean). I disconnected the...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-08-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
Replace the wires today, still no change. ...

Replace the wires today, still no change.



Injectors will be coming off tomorrow. Hopefully I'll receive my replacements too but they'll probably arrive Tuesday (stupid Columbus day...). I...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-07-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
FPR looks completely clean, but I'll take it off...

FPR looks completely clean, but I'll take it off when I check the injectors.



Haha I'm pretty sure its the only thing that's measured in inches on our cars (at least in the States)... I would...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-07-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,741
Posted By pacallen
The high pressure hose that starts from the...

The high pressure hose that starts from the clutch master cylinder? I was also told it had been discontinued and was no longer available (actually I think I read it on here somewhere) but I found it...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-06-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
Previous set were NGK V-Power plugs, current set...

Previous set were NGK V-Power plugs, current set are Denso platinum something-er-other (first time using Denso). They are gapped to .044. I'm hoping it is just a clogged fuel injector, but I was...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-06-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
Replaced the cap/rotor, issue still persists....

Replaced the cap/rotor, issue still persists. Looking at the cap/rotor more closely, there is some slight pitting on the rotor and the contacts inside the cap, as well as some light gray...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-05-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
No arcing that I can see (and its pretty much...

No arcing that I can see (and its pretty much pitch black outside). I'm pretty sure it's not getting spark because I'm getting a distinct raw fuel smell from the exhaust. I'll see if I can replace...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 10-05-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,739
Posted By pacallen
More Legend Woes - Engine Miss on Several Cylinders

As many of you know, I had my engine replaced or so ago. When I picked up the car, after a few miles of driving I got a pretty bad misfire but found the #3 plug wire wasn't completely seated. I...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-30-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,322
Posted By pacallen
G2? :hide:

G2? :hide:
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-30-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,620
Posted By pacallen
Re-soldering my main relay was the first time I'd...

Re-soldering my main relay was the first time I'd picked up a soldering iron (~$15 at Home Depot) and I've never had a problem with it since. I wrote up a little DIY on it...
Forum: The Water Cooler 09-26-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 56,456
Posted By pacallen
RIP Fut. You were a true Legend in this community...

RIP Fut. You were a true Legend in this community and will be dearly missed.
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-21-2010, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,872
Posted By pacallen
IIRC, the oil cooler hoses (2) were less than $10...

IIRC, the oil cooler hoses (2) were less than $10 a piece new from the dealer (when I changed mine a couple of years ago).
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-21-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,738
Posted By pacallen
It is an OEM component on G1s. One end is...

It is an OEM component on G1s. One end is connected to a wiring harness that goes wherever and the other end is held on to the EACV with a little screw. It is designed to reduce ignition noise, not...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-20-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,738
Posted By pacallen
I'm ready for the battery to go out any day now...

I'm ready for the battery to go out any day now (almost 7 years on an Acura rebranded 550 CCA battery... barely cuts it in the winter) but still starts up every time (well, except for the current...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-20-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,738
Posted By pacallen
Yeah I don't know how he lost that.... radio...

Yeah I don't know how he lost that.... radio noise condenser screw okay, w/e, but a big ass bracket?
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-20-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,738
Posted By pacallen
I did just notice my negative cable was not quite...

I did just notice my negative cable was not quite as tight as I've had it before (terminal post gets a little fatter at the bottom) so I tightened it down... It's definitely secure now. Oh yeah, one...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-20-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,738
Posted By pacallen
The only connection to the alarm (aftermarket) is...

The only connection to the alarm (aftermarket) is a starter cut which breaks the starter signal if the alarm is armed. Normally when I get into the car and arm the alarm, everything works except the...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-20-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,738
Posted By pacallen
Intermittent Electrical Failure

As some of you know, I had my engine replaced about a month ago. Been pretty solid since, except for this one problem.

About three weeks ago I went to start the car and everything was normal until...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-20-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,525
Posted By pacallen
RockAuto and Beck/Arnley seem to be clearing out...

RockAuto and Beck/Arnley seem to be clearing out a lot of older Legend parts... I picked up a PS high pressure hose for about $20 shipped. Mine hasn't gone out yet, but at ~80% off I had to snag it...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-17-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,286
Posted By pacallen
The oxygen sensors are used to adjust fuel/air...

The oxygen sensors are used to adjust fuel/air mixture and a faulty sensor usually leads to richer mixture, decreasing power slightly and noticeably effecting fuel economy. Still, I went about two...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-16-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,286
Posted By pacallen
The coupe Radiator Fan Timer Unit is attached to...

The coupe Radiator Fan Timer Unit is attached to the ECU in the passenger foot well. There should be a wiring harness that will plug into it that comes out from behind the center console. It's a...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-03-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,452
Posted By pacallen
+1... 4th gen Accords, 2nd gen Integras, and some...

+1... 4th gen Accords, 2nd gen Integras, and some Civics have very similar tie rods to ours. I'd wager it fits one of the early 90s Hondas/Acuras :).
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-03-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,452
Posted By pacallen
I just checked the Honda part numbers and they...

I just checked the Honda part numbers and they are the same for all G1 years and body styles. Not sure why the B/A ones are so different... Maybe they sent you the wrong part? The taper should fit...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-02-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,080
Posted By pacallen
It's been running great for the past few days......

It's been running great for the past few days... Still no leaks yet *knock on wood*. I'll see if I can get around to replacing the boot but from what I remember from my tie rods it is a bit of a...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-31-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,080
Posted By pacallen
Wow thanks for that recommendation! I don't...

Wow thanks for that recommendation! I don't usually like to use any sort of stop leak product because I'm afraid it will gum up whatever I'm trying to fix, but I figured I'm replacing the rack...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-26-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,937
Posted By pacallen
I'm looking for the metal bracket that I believe...

I'm looking for the metal bracket that I believe attaches to the bottom of the rear side valve cover. It holds the rear O2 sensor plug and I think a plug for a PS sensor. Its just a small metal thing...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-25-2010, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,950
Posted By pacallen
Very good info! I've had PS fluid leaking out of...

Very good info! I've had PS fluid leaking out of the top of the reservoir since I bought my car and never knew why. It was just so little fluid that I never did anything about it. On very rare...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-25-2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,379
Posted By pacallen
+1.. Though it hasn't happened to me, I have seen...

+1.. Though it hasn't happened to me, I have seen a ton of threads about the lighting multi-switch going out. I thought it was usually do to corrosion preventing a good connection internally and I'm...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-24-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,080
Posted By pacallen
Yeah it was a cheap exhaust job but I didnt know...

Yeah it was a cheap exhaust job but I didnt know they'd be doing that... I mean a $2 flange wtf. I have a new set of OBX headers waiting to go in but the guy that replaced my engine didn't want to...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-24-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,080
Posted By pacallen
Yeah I guess ramps probably aren't the best...

Yeah I guess ramps probably aren't the best idea... Managed to get a jack and some stands from a buddy today so that's no longer an issue.

Just thought of something else... Is it possible to...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-24-2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,212
Posted By pacallen
Welcome (back)! I always admired your coupes......

Welcome (back)! I always admired your coupes... Post up some pics when you get a chance :).
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-24-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,809
Posted By pacallen
I believe this is another issue related to...

I believe this is another issue related to insufficient solder which seems to cause a bunch of problems with these cars. Simply pull the cluster, resolder the problematic connections, and that should...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-24-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,080
Posted By pacallen
I haven't done a thorough inspection of all the...

I haven't done a thorough inspection of all the lines, but the fluid is leaking out of the passenger side dust boot (which is torn in the middle). I think its far enough from the gearbox and all the...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-24-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,080
Posted By pacallen
Argh... Power Steering Rack Replacement without Jackstands?

Not even a week after I had my engine replaced, my power steering rack has started leaking (probably got banged around a bit during the engine removal/install). It used to drip a little before (I'd...
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