Genuine 1988 Acura Legend Engine

1988 Acura Legend Engine Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q:

  What preliminary steps should be taken before removing an engine on an 1988 Acura Legend for overhaul or major repair work?

  Posted by Alejandra G.

  A:

  Several preliminary steps should be taken if an engine will need to be removed for overhaul or major repair work. Getting a place to work is very important as you need reasonable workspace and reasonable storage space for the vehicle, and an adequate flat, clean surface, which is either concrete or asphalt in a shop or garage. By cleaning the engine compartment and engine before the removal procedure, you will keep tools clean and organized. Safety is critical because of engine lift out of the vehicle-an engine hoist or A frame is needed that meets for the combined weight of engine + transaxle. When an engine is being taken out a novice, being accompanied by someone and having somebody more experienced to give advice is helpful as one person cannot do all the work at once. Planning the operation before you begin is of course very important, including getting all the necessary tools and equipment, such as a heavy duty floor jack, complete sets of wrenches and sockets, wooden blocks, and a lot of rags and cleaning solvent in case of spills. When renting a hoist, it is very important to make arrangements before any of it and as many operations as possible before to save time and money. In addition, the vehicle should be planned to be out of use for an extended period to accommodate work that will require a replacement machine shop for something with special equipment, helping to estimate a rebuilding or repair timeline based on consultation with a machine shop before engine removal. When removing and installing the engine, extreme caution is necessary, as careless actions can do serious injury, careful planning and taking time can make this major task go smooth.

  Answered by Acura Parts Specialist Carlos / Sep 07, 2025