Installing T-stat?

[Dennis]

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]

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

[k-roy]

I am about to install one myself, I am going to take some pics.
Give me a few

[k-roy]

Here is the most important part of the job, genuine Honda parts.


Remove the upper radiator hose clamp and pull the hose off the housing. Then remove the 2 10mm bolts.


Remove the old gasket and thermostat.
The new gasket wraps around the thermostat, make sure it is installed with the hole facing up.


The thermostat installs in this direction.


Instillation is the reverse of removal.
All finished

[jigga89SEi]

How much that t-stat runl you at the dealership?.....

[k-roy]

Too damn much considering it was not even my problem. Oh well its one less thing to worry about.

[Mike's89AccordLX]

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]

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.