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Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-14-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,832
Posted By Chrispy
I pop in every now and then. Looking to sell off...

I pop in every now and then. Looking to sell off the remaining Legend stuff I have. Pretty deep in the Lexus game now. Wouldn't mind another G2 but the market is wild right now. Good to see a bunch...
Forum: The Water Cooler 10-18-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,817
Posted By Chrispy
Legend wiki archived page

Not sure where this would go exactly or if we can get this thread stickied and locked. Below is an archived link to the Legend wiki page. As many know the wiki page has been offline and contained...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 09-28-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,721
Posted By Chrispy
I used O2 bung plugs that I had left over from...

I used O2 bung plugs that I had left over from doing cat conv installs for customers. Also, the y pipe is actually an easy fix if you have a proper cut off disc and welder. I cut off the y merge and...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-12-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,741
Posted By Chrispy
It will run drive and shift. You will however get...

It will run drive and shift. You will however get a code for fuel metering. It will affect the performance and fuel economy. It's best to swap to the T2 cams, that way the ECU will make the proper...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-01-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,741
Posted By Chrispy
There is a short answer to this. RL/T1 cams...

There is a short answer to this.

RL/T1 cams require T1 ECU

T2 cams require T2 ECU

cams dictate what ECU you will need. Now, that all said, if your car is a T2 Auto, you will either need to...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 05-14-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,461
Posted By Chrispy
This is going to be nearly impossible to diagnose...

This is going to be nearly impossible to diagnose without full knowledge of what parts were used. There are so many variables in play here. Could it be a junk motor, sure. But it could also be an...
Forum: The Water Cooler 03-26-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,263
Posted By Chrispy
I would be really interested in checking that...

I would be really interested in checking that out. Haven't seen anything about it.



Same with me as I migrated back to the Lexus side of things. Having money to do things helps, but also...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 03-17-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,605
Posted By Chrispy
Another option would be to run the transmission...

Another option would be to run the transmission cooler externally and separate from the radiator. B&M and many others offer inexpensive options for an external transmission fluid cooler.

I...
Forum: The Water Cooler 03-17-2021, 09:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,263
Posted By Chrispy
Oh I would count on it. Swapping a MT to a JDM...

Oh I would count on it. Swapping a MT to a JDM coupe presents numerous challenges especially when it comes to routing of the hydraulic fluid lines, mounting of the clutch master cylinder as well as...
Forum: The Water Cooler 03-14-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,263
Posted By Chrispy
STRANGER DANGER! :rofl2: Where have you been...

STRANGER DANGER! :rofl2: Where have you been mister? Matt and I were just talking about you when he stopped by my house last month. Good to see ya around sir.

Oh, and yeah I still pop in...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 03-14-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,605
Posted By Chrispy
T1 and T2 radiators are the same. The only...

T1 and T2 radiators are the same. The only differences were with or without a trans cooler. AT have trans cooler, MT does not.
Forum: The Water Cooler 12-16-2020, 07:08 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 32,545
Posted By Chrispy
Been strongly considering purchasing another...

Been strongly considering purchasing another Legend. Been on the lookout for a clean KA8, engine and transmission don't necessarily need to be operable as I have a 3.5 and MT to swap.
Forum: Second Gen Legend Gallery -- 1991 - 1995 05-28-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,376
Posted By Chrispy
I have done both removing engine and trans from...

I have done both removing engine and trans from the top and dropping the front subframe with engine and transmission.

It is easier to drop the subframe as that is the reverse of how the vehicle...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 04-13-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,027
Posted By Chrispy
Okay, yeah that does sound more like a booster...

Okay, yeah that does sound more like a booster issue.

I apologize I didn't read through the entire thread.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 04-12-2019, 07:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,027
Posted By Chrispy
If the brake booster is bad it would be the...

If the brake booster is bad it would be the opposite and the pedal would be very firm.

I would start looking for fluid leaks along the hard lines that run under the car, along the firewall, and...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 02-26-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,171
Posted By Chrispy
Nice! Glad that seems to have worked. Once I get...

Nice! Glad that seems to have worked. Once I get those freed up, I like to spray some remoil on the shaft for the lift valve. It's a suspended teflon lubricant that is used commonly for guns, it...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 12-17-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,171
Posted By Chrispy
Code 46 is likely going to end up being an O2...

Code 46 is likely going to end up being an O2 sensor, start shopping for a Denso replacement.

As far as code 12, you MIGHT be able to spray a little PB Blaster or Free All onto the shaft for the...
Forum: The Water Cooler 12-03-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 34,350
Posted By Chrispy
Now that I have some time to respond to you..... ...

Now that I have some time to respond to you.....

For starters, your Legend, is alive. It has been disassembled, then reassembled, and now sits. Has not been driven in any way shape or form in a...
Forum: Legend Builds 11-17-2018, 08:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 24,902
Posted By Chrispy
WD40, PB Blaster, Free-All, any rust penetrating...

WD40, PB Blaster, Free-All, any rust penetrating lube will sometimes helps free it up, Ive saved a few of them doing that trick too. Once it is free or even as prevent maint. Hit the valve shaft with...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend General Discussion 11-15-2018, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,160
Posted By Chrispy
The best way to check for where the leak is, is...

The best way to check for where the leak is, is to perform a smoke test and then test the function of the evap system while it is filled with smoke. Could be as simple as a leak on one of the hoses...
Forum: OEM Parts 09-18-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,164
Posted By Chrispy
Eliot, there was some interest shown on the FB...

Eliot, there was some interest shown on the FB owners page regarding purchase of the vehicle if it is still intact. Can't promise anything but I did refer some people to you via your old sale thread....
Forum: OEM Parts 08-31-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,164
Posted By Chrispy
Damn, this is like a holy grail right here, BNIB...

Damn, this is like a holy grail right here, BNIB KA8 fogs complete kit!?!? If I still had a 94-95 coupe I'd be all over these. GLWS Eliot. You still have that widebody coupe? Thought I may have seen...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-19-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,040
Posted By Chrispy
Here is a better look at the relay center. If you...

Here is a better look at the relay center. If you have a RHD it will be located upper right of engine bay (when standing at front of vehicle) near the ABS control module/motor
...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-18-2018, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,040
Posted By Chrispy
What were your high and low pressure readings...

What were your high and low pressure readings when filling? Once you get the compressor to kick on, note what the pressures are on the high and low side with the manifold gauges hooked up. That will...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-17-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,040
Posted By Chrispy
I would guess an obstruction either in the...

I would guess an obstruction either in the evaporator core or the orifice tube. There has to be a leak somewhere, the ac is a sealed system so the refrigerant didn't just evaporate.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-16-2018, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,587
Posted By Chrispy
No, that should get most everything if you...

No, that should get most everything if you disconnect the return hose. I try and use a cleaner when I do a flush. I usually use the BG power steering quick clean, but in the absence of a cleaner,...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 08-15-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,587
Posted By Chrispy
To the guys with replacement steering racks...

To the guys with replacement steering racks leaking again.....was a full fluid flush performed when replacing the rack? It's important to get all debris and old fluid out when replacing the steering...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 07-17-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,005
Posted By Chrispy
Lower intake plenum on the 3.5 is revised, so the...

Lower intake plenum on the 3.5 is revised, so the EGR system is slightly different, but yes still suffers from carbon and oil sludge in the passage. Best to use the 3.5 lower plenum with a Type II...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 07-17-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,005
Posted By Chrispy
The 3.5 is found in the 96-04 RL. The Type II is...

The 3.5 is found in the 96-04 RL. The Type II is a different 3.2 (higher performance) that was equipped in the 93-95 Legend coupes and 94-95 GS model sedans.

3.5's do not seem to suffer from the...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 07-09-2018, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By Chrispy
I understood it as a surging/hunting idle while...

I understood it as a surging/hunting idle while stopped with AC on. My one G2 did that when my spark plugs were over gapped (end of service life). I replaced my plugs and my issue went away. I also...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 07-09-2018, 05:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By Chrispy
Yeah the ECM makes corrections based on if the...

Yeah the ECM makes corrections based on if the compressor is prompted on/off. A little air in the IACV or Fast idle valve could cause a slightly higher idle when the compressor is engaged so maybe...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 07-08-2018, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By Chrispy
The idle should change with the ac compressor...

The idle should change with the ac compressor engaged as the engine accessories will be under more load. Start with the easiest things. Start by checking the operation of the compressor clutch, you...
Forum: The Water Cooler 07-03-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,537
Posted By Chrispy
See the arrogance and ignorance being displayed...

See the arrogance and ignorance being displayed here is amazing to me. Comes and knocks someone for trying to help a situation when all he did was try and stir the pot and troll per usual, didn't...
Forum: The Water Cooler 07-02-2018, 06:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,537
Posted By Chrispy
Is that anything like the explosive asshole...

Is that anything like the explosive asshole applying for toilet paper tester?:wtf: Maybe try taking imodium ad and keep your shit, to yourself
Forum: The Water Cooler 07-02-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,281
Posted By Chrispy
Well since we're not holding tongues anymore,...

Well since we're not holding tongues anymore, allow me to quickly put you in your place. Name one person I have an outstanding balance with, go ahead I'll wait, because there isn't one. Any wrongs...
Forum: The Water Cooler 07-02-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,281
Posted By Chrispy
Im no psychologist, but judging by your snarky,...

Im no psychologist, but judging by your snarky, borderline defense remarks every time you're called upon to quit the hostility, and your generalized argumentative nature when asked to come to a...
Forum: The Water Cooler 07-02-2018, 01:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,281
Posted By Chrispy
Part of mediating is not caring what either side...

Part of mediating is not caring what either side of the story is. There are always 2 sides and somewhere in between lies the truth. Personally I'm not intervening to choose sides, so how about put...
Forum: The Water Cooler 07-02-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,281
Posted By Chrispy
To your first point, Larry, can you work with...

To your first point, Larry, can you work with that? Can this be something that is handled in a timely fashion by both of you?

To your second point, I know nothing of the whole situation, just...
Forum: The Water Cooler 07-02-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,281
Posted By Chrispy
Ok guys, cmon now. Now that we've established...

Ok guys, cmon now. Now that we've established there is a timeline of events, let's just skip the back and forth banter and figure out a way to solve this issue.

Larry, what would you like to see...
Forum: The Water Cooler 07-02-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,281
Posted By Chrispy
Let's keep the personal attacks out of this. I...

Let's keep the personal attacks out of this. I doubt any transaction either of you have done took 3 years to get a return on items or money, would that be a fair assessment? I distinctly remember...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 06-17-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,421
Posted By Chrispy
Yeah, it's the only option left.

Yeah, it's the only option left.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 06-15-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,029
Posted By Chrispy
Visual inspection will not reveal the separation...

Visual inspection will not reveal the separation as they are loaded with engine weight. This can only be done by removing the mount, you will physically be able to move the poly side to side and feel...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 06-13-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,029
Posted By Chrispy
I truly am at peace, was just trying to offer...

I truly am at peace, was just trying to offer some useful insight to improve what is being done with the stopper mounts. Not sure what anyone else's problem is, but whatever it is, I can assure you,...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 06-11-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,029
Posted By Chrispy
Take them out and inspect them if you don't buy...

Take them out and inspect them if you don't buy into it. There will be a separation around the outer metal as well as the inner eye hole the bolt passes through, and if any rubber is left over, there...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 06-11-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,029
Posted By Chrispy
Polyurethane when poured by itself, does in fact...

Polyurethane when poured by itself, does in fact separate from rubber, the 2 materials do not adhere to one another, and in alot of cases wont even adhere to metal unless said metal is porous. It...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 06-09-2018, 05:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,029
Posted By Chrispy
Poly wont bond to rubber, the poly will separate...

Poly wont bond to rubber, the poly will separate from the rubber and vibrate. The last set I did for my old 95 I used PL bond and filled brand new mounts. Those held up the best out of all the poly...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 05-12-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,915
Posted By Chrispy
In my experience these are all band aid...

In my experience these are all band aid solutions. Ive used a few with various degrees of success and failures. In the end it's best to make a proper repair when possible. Hope it holds up for ya so...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 05-02-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,076
Posted By Chrispy
The pretension on the lower arm is likely set too...

The pretension on the lower arm is likely set too low. At stock ride height the tension is set with the arm loaded either with the wheels on the ground or with the lower ball joint loaded under a...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 05-01-2018, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,076
Posted By Chrispy
I ran both 235's and 225's no issues at stock...

I ran both 235's and 225's no issues at stock ride height and lowered. I had more clearance lowered because the camber was kicked negative 2.5 degrees, which isnt alot considering the spec for the G2...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 04-27-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,076
Posted By Chrispy
Chaka I gotta stop you there. That is all...

Chaka I gotta stop you there. That is all completely false. I ran the TL A spec wheels on my coupe with a 235/40/18 tire, ZERO rubbing issues at stock height or lowered 4 inches. There is literally...
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