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Is the 3.2 liter engine in a 1995 Acura Legend a zero tolerance engine.? Is the 3.2 liter engine in a 1995 Acura Legend a zero tolerance engine.?
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Old 30 Aug 2007, 01:28 pm
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Default Is the 3.2 liter engine in a 1995 Acura Legend a zero tolerance engine.?
Meaning, If the timing belt breaks, will it bend valves or crack pistons. Thanks!!Just to let you know, I dont own the car. I am looking at one that has quit running, and just needed to know about the engine type incase the belt has broken. Thanks
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Old 30 Aug 2007, 01:34 pm
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Almost all 90's and newer cars are "zero tolerance" or "Interference Engine". All Acura's are. So yes, if it breaks it will bend valves. 91-95 Legend's 3.2 replacement Interval is 90,000 miles.Don't forget to replace the water pump, it's driven by the timing belt, you dont want to do all that work again if the pump fails.































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Old 30 Aug 2007, 01:36 pm
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yes it is a interference motor. i have a 92 legend (same motor) and i just had the belt replaced. Was done at 90k then i waited until 200k. My mechanic said the belt itself didnt look that bad but the idler pully bearings were shot so it was flopping around alot. $600 for anouther 100k not a bad investment.
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yesIt probably quit running because the Head gasket blew.
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yes it can bend valvesreplace the belt NOW
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