blown head gasket :O(

suburban-noise · 07-02-02, 05:54 PM

well last week my legend had a ruff week, we found out that she's got a blown headgasket, now smoke's pourin out of the exhaust n u can see it seapin' from the head itself.. homeboy said it would be like 1500 hun to fix just cause its an "acura" but i know it can be done for cheaper than that, but a type II swap is also floatin in my head.. does the type II fit up in the 92 coupe engine bay? also.. know this has been mad discussed, but auto to manual? lemme know.. i do not want to get rid of my legend, but unless i figure somethin out, another one bites the dust

anthony
-92 ls coupe
worlds loudest legend

**502 MotorSports** · 07-02-02, 06:51 PM

GET THE TYPE II!!

GET THE TYPE II!!

Later, you can add the 6 speed if you have a competent mechanic....i.e. Luvmylegend or DV8

KeithQNguyen · 07-08-02, 02:01 PM

I notice quite a few people with Type-I engins report blown head gaskets, but my old Type-I went 170K with out a problem... Is it common for Type-II to go out too? --=Keith

Triton3K · 07-08-02, 02:08 PM

Sorry to hear about your headgastket problem, but if you feel like adding the Type 2 engine, Id say go for it. I really dont know much about the swap but i'm sure the car will benefit from the swap.

KeithQNguyen · 07-08-02, 02:10 PM

I think it's a direct swap, well trans too.... but from what i could remember, just swap out engine, trannie, and ECU right? --=Keith

jshawk3 · 06-18-08, 10:39 AM

I was told yesterday my 95 Acura Legend has a blown head gasket (temp guage is bouncing around)...has anyone tried that head gasket sealer you see advertised on here? The car only has 120k miles on it.

DandDEE · 06-18-08, 12:04 PM

dont try the head gasket sealer will cause i bigger mess later i am told... i would find a 3.5 block and do a type 2 setup from there since its gonna cost u 1500 to fix the blown head gasket from what i am hearing u wont have this problem with that

let us know what u decide on doin

GtStud · 06-18-08, 12:20 PM

my headgasket blown too it will be bette off changein the engine

pro_foundac91 · 06-18-08, 12:28 PM

haha...if u get a type 2 it would be smart to change the head gasket on that one as well before u put it in. u dont know what kinda shape its in. either way u cant cop out of changing the head gasket...it would have to be done either way. atleast that would be the smart thing to do. good luck

dgandul · 06-19-08, 08:06 PM

this is one old ass thread... right before HG failure was widespread i guess... funny how it was type II now its 3.5!!!

*sam o nela* · 06-19-08, 08:11 PM

LOL I think there was a time when it was thought that only Type I's were prone to BHG

92drls · 07-06-08, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam o nela

LOL I think there was a time when it was thought that only Type I's were prone to BHG

Most of us have learned the hard way in the years lol...

07-02-02, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
suburban-noise Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando Posts: 42 Car 1: Infiniti QX4 iTrader: (0)	blown head gasket :O( well last week my legend had a ruff week, we found out that she's got a blown headgasket, now smoke's pourin out of the exhaust n u can see it seapin' from the head itself.. homeboy said it would be like 1500 hun to fix just cause its an "acura" but i know it can be done for cheaper than that, but a type II swap is also floatin in my head.. does the type II fit up in the 92 coupe engine bay? also.. know this has been mad discussed, but auto to manual? lemme know.. i do not want to get rid of my legend, but unless i figure somethin out, another one bites the dust anthony -92 ls coupe worlds loudest legend

07-02-02, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
502 MotorSports 502MotorSports.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ATLVILLE Posts: 9,391 Car 1: e39 540i Car 2: e46 325xi \| e46 330i Car 3: S430 iTrader: (0)	GET THE TYPE II!! GET THE TYPE II!! Later, you can add the 6 speed if you have a competent mechanic....i.e. Luvmylegend or DV8 __________________ The Hotness! Elevate Your Standards.... Legend Mod Money! Jasmyn \| 502MS Project e39 \| 502MotorSports MySpace

07-08-02, 02:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
KeithQNguyen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,911 Car 1: 1995 Black on Black 6 speed LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	I notice quite a few people with Type-I engins report blown head gaskets, but my old Type-I went 170K with out a problem... Is it common for Type-II to go out too? --=Keith __________________ Some of the most beautiful things in nature have been shaped by the wind - The Acura Legend Coupe

07-08-02, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
KeithQNguyen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,911 Car 1: 1995 Black on Black 6 speed LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	I think it's a direct swap, well trans too.... but from what i could remember, just swap out engine, trannie, and ECU right? --=Keith __________________ Some of the most beautiful things in nature have been shaped by the wind - The Acura Legend Coupe

06-18-08, 10:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
jshawk3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 19 Car 1: 95 Acura Legend SE iTrader: (0)	Blown head gasget I was told yesterday my 95 Acura Legend has a blown head gasket (temp guage is bouncing around)...has anyone tried that head gasket sealer you see advertised on here? The car only has 120k miles on it.

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07-08-02, 02:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Triton3K I'm too sexy for my car Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 2,517 Car 1: 1993 LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear about your headgastket problem, but if you feel like adding the Type 2 engine, Id say go for it. I really dont know much about the swap but i'm sure the car will benefit from the swap.

06-18-08, 12:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
GtStud Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	my headgasket blown too it will be bette off changein the engine

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pro_foundac91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: pa50, TX Posts: 2,275 Car 1: 91 GOLD GLOW PEARL LEGEND SEDAN L iTrader: (2)	haha...if u get a type 2 it would be smart to change the head gasket on that one as well before u put it in. u dont know what kinda shape its in. either way u cant cop out of changing the head gasket...it would have to be done either way. atleast that would be the smart thing to do. good luck __________________

06-19-08, 08:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
dgandul MAD DOG! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,639 Car 1: 97 honda prelude all stock Car 2: 92 LEGEND LS iTrader: (0)	this is one old ass thread... right before HG failure was widespread i guess... funny how it was type II now its 3.5!!! __________________

06-19-08, 08:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
sam o nela CAP CAP M* F*R! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,143 Car 1: '87L, 5 speed Sedan Car 2: '71 Datsun PL521 iTrader: (10)	LOL I think there was a time when it was thought that only Type I's were prone to BHG __________________ <Monocolor Paint Scheme> <JDM Clear Corners> <Cleared out Rear Turn Signals> <Acura Caliper Grill Emblem> <Independent Yellow Fog Mod> <15% Tint> <Iggee Seat Covers> <EL Reverse Glow Gauges> <Dimmer Mod> <Ford Taurus Cupholder Mod> <CC Tunk Light Mod> <Fut Short Throw Shifter> <Custom CAI> <AEM Bypass Valve> <OBX Headers> <Magnaflow High Flow Cat> <Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler> <Drilled/Slotted Rotors> <Painted Calipers> <Axxis Metal Master Pads>

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