[n0rcal2wheeler]

so i have a g1 sedan gold with 184k? miles on it. i believe i have the common rocker clicking sound and was wondering if i should seafoam with the current milage. also can i do the clear turn signals in the back with my car?? also what is the bolt pattern for the rims in case i see some nice ones on craigslist or something in the future. Hello forum folks, my name is tony and i live in the bay area cali. ne locals nears fremont/newark or milpitas/union city area people???

 

[stock legend]

i havent done it yet but theres a DIY on the clear signals...

 

[pacallen]

Welcome to the forums, Tony!

The bolt pattern is 4x114.3

Not 100% sure, but I don't think the 89-90 tails can be cleared out. It would also look a bit odd with the trunk amber/red plastic strip...

 

[Ophidian]

Welcome, congrats on your new addiction, lol.

 

[l4zy415]

Welcome. Sorry to say this, but the 89 and 90 Legends can't clear out the rear corner lights. You should try smoking them out.

 

[Beeze]

you could do what I did and red the tails out...

 

[l4zy415]

^ I keep forgetting about your painted tails. I still love how they look.

 

[n0rcal2wheeler]

yeah ive seen your update on the red out. looks clean details on how to please. i should really do a tranny flush and the solenoid cleanings.

 

[n0rcal2wheeler]

also the center tail light part sticks out. should i get rid of the gasket in between them??

 

[murderotica]

Welcome to the forum!

I've never done a Seafoam or AutoRX treatment, however I have seen almost nothing but positive feedback and results from people who have. If the lifter tick bothers you, then yes I think it would be worth the effort. Just make sure you follow the directions precisely!

Bolt pattern: 4 x 114.3

Unfortunately, the 89 and 90 sedans have different tail lights and centre valances than the older sedans so we can't clear them out. There are many alternatives though! You can either red them out (Beeze) or smoke them (many of us have done this) or who knows what else.

If your centre valance sticks out, you may want to remove it and make sure there's no debris in there. Also check to see that it hasn't spilt at the seams... that may be causing it. Definitely don't remove that gasket though--that keeps a ton out water out of your trunk!

 

[pnoye2]

Welcome aboard Tony... :yes: +1 on Seafoam engine treatment, and should rid of your valve lifter ticking annoyance almost instantly. It's a semi-annual procedure in my part :thumbsup:

 

[n0rcal2wheeler]

icic still all good on an old motor that pbb is held together by carbon deposits?? 1/3 in the vaccum??

 

[l4zy415]

Yup either 1/3 or 1/2. Hey you should join us at the meet we're having next week for the NorCal!'s!!

 

[n0rcal2wheeler]

when and where? and what time? if im not working or at school sounds good to me.

 

[pnoye2]

when and where? and what time? if im not working or at school sounds good to me.

Here you go => http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f7/official-norcal-meet-april-12-spring-meet-119800/ ...tubadude (Austin) and meself will be in attendance as well ...we'll see you next weekend!

 

[2.7legend]

welcome...and as for the seafoam treatment:
i say a big no no.
thats if your gonna pour it in the crankcase.
for the crankcase you should use engine restore.
that worked for me.

i used seafoam and it ate one or two of my connecting rods out!

 

[n0rcal2wheeler]

hmmm well actually i dumped some engine restore in like about an oil change ago. and i recently just changed my oil. any other additives i can add that have had less severe mishaps??

 

[2.7legend]

ehh...i heard marvel mystery oil is crap.
lucas oil stabilizer is okay...but too thick imo.
some product called z-max or x-max something like that i heard nothing but bad stuff.

stp oil treatment imo is just a band-aid...a thick A$$ oil bandaid.

i've always used engine restore and it seemed pretty good.

 

[n0rcal2wheeler]

i was thinkn of puttin in seafoam into my gas tank and brake booster right before i do my next oil change along with dumping in some engine restore 6 cylinder formula after. what oil should i use for my high milage engine. i currently use 1030w regular motor oil typically chevron. any suggestions or critiques?

 

[l4zy415]

I usually use Valvoline Maxlife 10w-40.