Well I got the correct Acura tie rid end, but the bushing is too small for the spindle. I'm wondering if the last owner changed out the spindles for something else. I'll get a pic this afternoon when the car's up in the air. Anyone aware of any aftermarket spindles that might required a larger bushing for the tie rod end?
Edit - getting to look at the car up in the air yesterday, what they were describing was this - when they removed the old tie rod end, the bushing in the hole on the receiver on the hub came along with, and to make matters more interesting, when they removed the tie rod end they put enough force on it to jam it hard into the bushing, to where no amount of heat or pounding would release it. I was going to take the part to an auto parts store to have it pressed out, but the owner finally took a shot at it with a torch and got it loose. While I was down there I got to take a good look at the entire underside, which looks in very good shape. Pics or it didn't happen...
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The oil is from the valve cover gaskets which get changed out Today. I should be able to pick up the car Tomorrow. Will be nice to have it back!