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Re: Not A typical Head Gasket Problem [kirkaja]
by maxlegend
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Dec 16, 2008 (7:10 am)
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Replying to: kirkaja (Aug 13, 2007 5:50 pm)
Kirkaja,
I have a 94 legend with 206,000 miles on it and have for that last 8 months experienced the same slight loss of coolant. Recently, it has begun to occur more frequently. My symptoms now are 100% identical to the situation that you had described. I get fluctuation of the temp guage, coolant loss, heat comes and goes, blows white smoke only in the morning, rough idle, pulsing idle. This sounds like the seeping head gasket that someone else here had described. Any thougths? What did you end up doing to your legend? Did you have the head gaskets replaced? Thanks.
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Re: Not A typical Head Gasket Problem [maxlegend]
by kayarbro
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Dec 28, 2008 (2:16 pm)
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Replying to: maxlegend (Dec 16, 2008 7:10 am)
I too have been experiencing the same symptoms. The car has 145k miles on it and it's a '95 (L) in great condition. Should I replace the head gaskets or cut my losses and get rid of it?
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Legend Head Gasket
by oznaw
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Dec 28, 2008 (3:32 pm)
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Had mine repaired twice, 1st lasted 4 months, 3nd about 6 months, new radiater, cap, themostate, timing belt....car never ran the same, swapped engines and it's ok now, Spent to much on that car
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Re: Not A typical Head Gasket Problem [maxlegend]
by westofleft
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Dec 28, 2008 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: maxlegend (Dec 16, 2008 7:10 am)
My understanding is that this results, especially in the starboard head, from overheating, to which the Legend is particularly sensitive.
Once the head is replaced/repaired and a new head gasket applied, all should stop.
Good luck.
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Re: Not A typical Head Gasket Problem [westofleft]
by kayarbro
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Dec 29, 2008 (11:26 am)
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Replying to: westofleft (Dec 28, 2008 5:00 pm)
My quote from a reliable, honest mechanic is $2600. For that they will replace both head gaskets, I believe, and R&R both heads. Is this the way to go? :
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'95 blown head gasket
by kayarbro
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Dec 29, 2008 (11:34 am)
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What makes these cars blow head gaskets? I have a properly maintained car with oil changed at every 5k miles and coolant every two years. Never a overheating problem and I bled the air out each time. What gives? Low mileage for a 13 y/o car but this is the first major problem. 
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Re: '95 blown head gasket [kayarbro]
by my92
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Dec 29, 2008 (2:15 pm)
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Replying to: kayarbro (Dec 29, 2008 11:34 am)
I have a 1992 Legend since 1992, with only 52,000 miles on it. It never sees snow and is garaged all the time. A beautiful driving car.
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Re: Not A typical Head Gasket Problem [kayarbro]
by heknwevrythang
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Dec 29, 2008 (9:29 pm)
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Replying to: kayarbro (Dec 29, 2008 11:26 am)
Unfortunately Westofleft, that might be the way to go. Its mainly the labor that makes it cost so much. I had it done twice on my 1993 Legend sedan. The first time was cheaper than the second because labor prices went up from $60 per hour to like $72 per hour for labor. They break the engine down and you'll be surprise how many pieces there are. I believe when or if you get it done to replace all coolant systems if you can. (i.e. new radiator, water pump, hoses, timing belt, fluids, thermostat) Because if you think about it, one part of the cooling system has been contaminated which also circulates to other parts throughout the entire cooling system. So it is bound to be contaminated in some way or form. Yes its costly but so is restoring a 57 chevy. We are talking about a car that is about to be 18 years old!(1991 models) Definitely shop around! I think u can find a better deal.
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Re: Not A typical Head Gasket Problem [heknwevrythang]
by kayarbro
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Jan 16, 2009 (8:47 am)
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Replying to: heknwevrythang (Dec 29, 2008 9:29 pm)
Well, after much soul searching and debate with the boss (wife) I decided to go ahead and repair the car. She and I both really like it, it's still a solid vehicle and I just can't see disposing of it with such low mileage. It's in great shape, still looks good. I am going to have it smogged by the shop doing the repair just to make sure everything came out ok tho. That's the problem I ran into with my daughter's '89 Camry. Wish me luck 
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