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Dennis
02-10-2004, 10:44 AM
I was looking at where the tstat goes and there are 2 bolts to get off, right? Well one of them is very hard to reach and I was wondering how you guys installed your tstat and what tools did you use? Plus how long does it take?
nswst8
02-10-2004, 01:23 PM
10mm socket with extension on a 3/8 drive ractchet. Pull air intake tubing off unscrew the 2 bolts (remember drip pan). Install reverse order, fill er up bleed system and done.
Easy day.
Phil :cheers:
k-roy
02-10-2004, 01:26 PM
I am about to install one myself, I am going to take some pics.
Give me a few
k-roy
02-10-2004, 02:20 PM
Here is the most important part of the job, genuine Honda parts.
http://monolith.projectgamma.com/~kroy/3geez/Thermostat/00_00000.JPG

Remove the upper radiator hose clamp and pull the hose off the housing. Then remove the 2 10mm bolts.
http://monolith.projectgamma.com/~kroy/3geez/Thermostat/00_00003.JPG

Remove the old gasket and thermostat.
The new gasket wraps around the thermostat, make sure it is installed with the hole facing up.
http://monolith.projectgamma.com/~kroy/3geez/Thermostat/00_00001.JPG

The thermostat installs in this direction.
http://monolith.projectgamma.com/~kroy/3geez/Thermostat/00_00002.JPG

Instillation is the reverse of removal.
All finished
http://monolith.projectgamma.com/~kroy/3geez/Thermostat/00_00004.JPG
jigga89SEi
02-10-2004, 03:09 PM
How much that t-stat runl you at the dealership?.....
k-roy
02-10-2004, 03:16 PM
Too damn much considering it was not even my problem. Oh well its one less thing to worry about.
Mike's89AccordLX
02-10-2004, 03:39 PM
I just bought a t-stat from napa (SuperStat, it's the best on the market next to OEM) I bought a Honda seal and that is the most important too Kroy. Most t-stats wont come with the rubber seal and you will find out... hey, why's there coolant coming out of of there?
k-roy
02-10-2004, 04:22 PM
Yea Mike I agree, the OEM seal is essential.
I got a t-stat from autonzone with the wrong gasket, even though it was listed for the car. So I returned them both and went to the dealer.

Here is my damage list
Thermostat $12.99
Gasket $6.76
Grommet $6.80
Holder $2.79
The grommet and holder are for the hood prop, mine were both missing and it always pissed me off.