MY LEGEND REJUVENATION

Blingting · 07-25-07, 09:52 PM

So as some of you may already know, I took my car up to NC and left it in the hands of the acura master technician that is Kenso.

Work Performed:

Resurfaced cylinder heads @ machine shop
Replaced valve seals
Replaced the timing belt, water pump, and drive belts (30k miles early )
Replaced head gaskets and all associated gaskets and seals
Replaced all cooling (coolant) system hoses
Replaced crank seal
Replaced fluids
Replaced oil cooler block off plate o-rings
Replaced PCV valve
Replaced Spark Plugs
Installed Type II intake manifold
Installed Type II exhaust manifold to eliminate PAIR pipe leftover from Type I.
Swapped injectors and fuel rails over to Type II manifold, replace injector o-rings
Replaced thermostat
Charged A/C System to specs
Replaced steering rack boots
R&R transmission
Replace rear main seal, torque converter/front pump seal, and differential input shaft seal
Replaced rear transmission mount
Drained and filled transmission with Honda ATF
Drained and filled differential with gear oil
Replaced front lower lip (rocker valence)
Replaced LF fender liner

Here are some pics of the process:

(All OEM)

Transmission Out

Back of Block

Reassembly

Type II

New front lip

Well, I won't have any mechanical issues for a long while thats for sure, my Legend is now running like a champion. You are the man Ken, I'm extremely happy to have you as my mechanic.

Now its time I start working on the performance modifications.

*stevieray* · 07-25-07, 10:02 PM

Shit, Bling! Bet you dropped some chedda on that but if Ken did the work, it was well worth it. That's like having Michelangelo paint your ceiling.

Blingting · 07-25-07, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevieray

Shit, Bling! Bet you dropped some chedda on that but if Ken did the work, it was well worth it. That's like having Michelangelo paint your ceiling.

I did drop my savings and then some but it was completely worth it.

Michelangelo painting the ceiling...I like that analogy.

GrtOutdoorsAZ · 07-25-07, 10:21 PM

WOW....that is some list! R&R transmission...I guess that means remove and replace? did your old tranny die?

and did you have a BHG?

truonghthe · 07-25-07, 10:29 PM

wow now your car will be running at least another 200k miles with some minor repair only. My bro replace all of those thing when his Legend blew left side HG and now the car ran very smooth. Hey it look good with that Type II badge Bling.

EarlThePearl · 07-25-07, 10:37 PM

Now that's what you call Preventative Maintenance!!!! Your Sedan should last you forever. Great work Bling. I'm Jealous.

Blingting · 07-25-07, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrtOutdoorsAZ

WOW....that is some list! R&R transmission...I guess that means remove and replace? did your old tranny die?

and did you have a BHG?

Nah, I've never overheated or blown anything for that matter. I just felt I wanted to get everything done at once, as much as possible, in efforts to bring my engine back to pristine operating conditions.

R&R = Remove and refit"; to remove a component from a vehicle to repair it or to gain access to other components, and then re-install it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by truonghthe

wow now your car will be running at least another 200k miles with some minor repair only. My bro replace all of those thing when his Legend blew left side HG and now the car ran very smooth. Hey it look good with that Type II badge Bling.

Thanks man, I'm really like the type II components.

AustinForester · 07-25-07, 10:41 PM

<----Jealous

truonghthe · 07-25-07, 10:50 PM

^^^then you should beat it with a totally rebuild 3.5L swap.

GrtOutdoorsAZ · 07-25-07, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blingting

Nah, I've never overheated or blown anything for that matter. I just felt I wanted to get everything done at once, as much as possible, in efforts to bring my engine back to pristine operating conditions.

R&R = Remove and refit"; to remove a component from a vehicle to repair it or to gain access to other components, and then re-install it.

Thanks man, I'm really like the type II components.

right on...yea talk about peace of mind, she's perfect inside and out! def some big time Legend love...and I agree! I'll never sell or trade my GS...period

GreekPower · 07-25-07, 11:13 PM

nice how much chedda did that cost

drewLegend · 07-25-07, 11:55 PM

It's still slow

93LegendSedan · 07-26-07, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewLegend

It's still slow

This is true, but more true is the title of the thread in your sig.

drewLegend · 07-26-07, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93LegendSedan

This is true, but more true is the title of the thread in your sig.

There were multiple threads about you in there, too hoebag.

dgandul · 07-26-07, 12:10 AM

awesome work..... jealous now... i gotta get a damn valve job done now.

07-25-07, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blingting ATL Legends Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,180 Car 1: 93' Canterbury Green E-KA7 iTrader: (25)	MY LEGEND REJUVENATION So as some of you may already know, I took my car up to NC and left it in the hands of the acura master technician that is Kenso. Work Performed: Resurfaced cylinder heads @ machine shop Replaced valve seals Replaced the timing belt, water pump, and drive belts (30k miles early ) Replaced head gaskets and all associated gaskets and seals Replaced all cooling (coolant) system hoses Replaced crank seal Replaced fluids Replaced oil cooler block off plate o-rings Replaced PCV valve Replaced Spark Plugs Installed Type II intake manifold Installed Type II exhaust manifold to eliminate PAIR pipe leftover from Type I. Swapped injectors and fuel rails over to Type II manifold, replace injector o-rings Replaced thermostat Charged A/C System to specs Replaced steering rack boots R&R transmission Replace rear main seal, torque converter/front pump seal, and differential input shaft seal Replaced rear transmission mount Drained and filled transmission with Honda ATF Drained and filled differential with gear oil Replaced front lower lip (rocker valence) Replaced LF fender liner Here are some pics of the process: (All OEM) Transmission Out Back of Block Reassembly Type II New front lip Well, I won't have any mechanical issues for a long while thats for sure, my Legend is now running like a champion. You are the man Ken, I'm extremely happy to have you as my mechanic. Now its time I start working on the performance modifications. __________________ LEGEND REJUVENATION COMPILATION OF THE GOBSTOPPER Legend on the River - Part Deux PARTS TO INSTALL - CHECKLIST

07-25-07, 10:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
stevieray Swollen Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 7,249 Car 1: '95 LS Coupe Car 2: '92 JDM'd L Sedan Car 3: '91 LS Coupe iTrader: (12)	Shit, Bling! Bet you dropped some chedda on that but if Ken did the work, it was well worth it. That's like having Michelangelo paint your ceiling. __________________ *"King of Kleen"* "Know this. Being able to purchase a Legend and being able to afford a Legend are two separate things. Realize nothing post-purchase is cheap." - LegendGS BRING MikeD TO NALM '08!

07-25-07, 10:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
GrtOutdoorsAZ Well Wisher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,107 Car 1: '94 GS sedan 6MT Car 2: '91 L sedan 4AT iTrader: (14)	WOW....that is some list! R&R transmission...I guess that means remove and replace? did your old tranny die? and did you have a BHG? __________________ '94 GS 6MT Exterior: jdm headlights <> paint job <> retro '91-'93 OEM fogs & bumper <> 17" Konigs Performance: tuned Apexi SAFCII <> Sr5Guy chipped ECU <> Blackend engine damper <> MLS strut bar <> sr79labrat pulleys <> OBX headers <> Custom Y-pipe, Magnaflow Cat & Resonator, Stromung B-pipe & Muffler (All 2.5") <> TB Bypass <> RJ CAI w/ AEM bypass valve <> cross drilled/slotted rotors <> RJ short shifter <> ground wires Interior: Kenwood DDX6019 w/ NAV & Ipod, 2-tone leather

07-25-07, 10:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
truonghthe T The pimp Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Connectticut Posts: 1,900 Car 1: 92 Legend LS 5spd R.I.P Car 2: 93 Legend L AT Car 3: 92Legend L AT R.I.P iTrader: (1)	wow now your car will be running at least another 200k miles with some minor repair only. My bro replace all of those thing when his Legend blew left side HG and now the car ran very smooth. Hey it look good with that Type II badge Bling. __________________ In memory of 92 LS 5spd "I AM LEGEND"

07-25-07, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
EarlThePearl Holla at Ya Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 823 Car 1: Acura Legend Coupe LS 1990 Car 2: Legend 1993 LS Coupe iTrader: (12)	Now that's what you call Preventative Maintenance!!!! Your Sedan should last you forever. Great work Bling. I'm Jealous. __________________

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07-25-07, 10:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
AustinForester AWDriftin yo moms whip Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin tx Posts: 11,674 Car 1: 2005 Subaru Forester 2.5XS iTrader: (15)	<----Jealous __________________ Dirty Legends meet pics Wanna See Legend meet history?CLICK HERE

07-25-07, 10:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
truonghthe T The pimp Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Connectticut Posts: 1,900 Car 1: 92 Legend LS 5spd R.I.P Car 2: 93 Legend L AT Car 3: 92Legend L AT R.I.P iTrader: (1)	^^^then you should beat it with a totally rebuild 3.5L swap. __________________ In memory of 92 LS 5spd "I AM LEGEND"

07-25-07, 11:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
GreekPower Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 10,458 Car 1: 1992 Acura L"S" Sedan Car 2: 1991 3/S Turbo's 2x Car 3: 2005 Grand Prix iTrader: (13)	nice how much chedda did that cost

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drewLegend Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,282 Car 1: LegendBashing///Mobile iTrader: (14)	It's still slow

07-26-07, 12:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
dgandul MAD DOG! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,583 Car 1: 97 honda prelude all stock Car 2: 92 LEGEND LS iTrader: (0)	awesome work..... jealous now... i gotta get a damn valve job done now. __________________ DRIVE BY SOUND CLIP

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