1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
08-04-2006, 01:24 AM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
TeGGeR® wrote:
> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D277B0.2B507803@nospam.com:
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>>The pipe that goes to the back of the water pump on the carb version
>>of the 1989 Accord DX goes to the lower radiator hose. I verified it
>>on the car and in the factory service manual.
>
>
>
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> The thermostat housing is the big aluminum thing between that pipe and the
> lower rad hose. It must be removed in order to replace the pipe.
There is no "big aluminum thing" on the lower rad hose on the carb'd 3geez. The
hose clamps directly onto the pipe. The thermostat housing is diretly behind
and exactly level with the distributor on these cars.
> nospam <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in news:44D277B0.2B507803@nospam.com:
>
>
>>The pipe that goes to the back of the water pump on the carb version
>>of the 1989 Accord DX goes to the lower radiator hose. I verified it
>>on the car and in the factory service manual.
>
>
>
>
> The thermostat housing is the big aluminum thing between that pipe and the
> lower rad hose. It must be removed in order to replace the pipe.
There is no "big aluminum thing" on the lower rad hose on the carb'd 3geez. The
hose clamps directly onto the pipe. The thermostat housing is diretly behind
and exactly level with the distributor on these cars.
08-04-2006, 02:53 AM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
Matt Ion <soundy@moltenimage.com> wrote in
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> I'll go take pictures, if you like...
>
No, I believe you. It's just that the lower hose position is universal
these days, and many people seem to think their thermostat is in the upper
hose when it's not. Guess yours must have been the last of the old style.
And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
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news:eQAAg.308815$iF6.45160@pd7tw2no:
>
> I'll go take pictures, if you like...
>
No, I believe you. It's just that the lower hose position is universal
these days, and many people seem to think their thermostat is in the upper
hose when it's not. Guess yours must have been the last of the old style.
And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
--
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The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
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08-04-2006, 02:53 AM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
Matt Ion <soundy@moltenimage.com> wrote in
news:eQAAg.308815$iF6.45160@pd7tw2no:
>
> I'll go take pictures, if you like...
>
No, I believe you. It's just that the lower hose position is universal
these days, and many people seem to think their thermostat is in the upper
hose when it's not. Guess yours must have been the last of the old style.
And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:eQAAg.308815$iF6.45160@pd7tw2no:
>
> I'll go take pictures, if you like...
>
No, I believe you. It's just that the lower hose position is universal
these days, and many people seem to think their thermostat is in the upper
hose when it's not. Guess yours must have been the last of the old style.
And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
08-04-2006, 02:53 AM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
Matt Ion <soundy@moltenimage.com> wrote in
news:eQAAg.308815$iF6.45160@pd7tw2no:
>
> I'll go take pictures, if you like...
>
No, I believe you. It's just that the lower hose position is universal
these days, and many people seem to think their thermostat is in the upper
hose when it's not. Guess yours must have been the last of the old style.
And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:eQAAg.308815$iF6.45160@pd7tw2no:
>
> I'll go take pictures, if you like...
>
No, I believe you. It's just that the lower hose position is universal
these days, and many people seem to think their thermostat is in the upper
hose when it's not. Guess yours must have been the last of the old style.
And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
08-05-2006, 04:38 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
TeGGeR® wrote:
> Matt Ion <soundy@moltenimage.com> wrote in
> news:eQAAg.308815$iF6.45160@pd7tw2no:
>
>
>
>>I'll go take pictures, if you like...
>>
>
>
>
> No, I believe you. It's just that the lower hose position is universal
> these days, and many people seem to think their thermostat is in the upper
> hose when it's not. Guess yours must have been the last of the old style.
> And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
In any case... there's a tidbit for your FAQ: thermostat housing is at the end
of the UPPER rad hose on carb'd 3gee Accords (and probably carb'd versions
before that as well).
> Matt Ion <soundy@moltenimage.com> wrote in
> news:eQAAg.308815$iF6.45160@pd7tw2no:
>
>
>
>>I'll go take pictures, if you like...
>>
>
>
>
> No, I believe you. It's just that the lower hose position is universal
> these days, and many people seem to think their thermostat is in the upper
> hose when it's not. Guess yours must have been the last of the old style.
> And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
In any case... there's a tidbit for your FAQ: thermostat housing is at the end
of the UPPER rad hose on carb'd 3gee Accords (and probably carb'd versions
before that as well).
08-05-2006, 04:38 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
TeGGeR® wrote:
> Matt Ion <soundy@moltenimage.com> wrote in
> news:eQAAg.308815$iF6.45160@pd7tw2no:
>
>
>
>>I'll go take pictures, if you like...
>>
>
>
>
> No, I believe you. It's just that the lower hose position is universal
> these days, and many people seem to think their thermostat is in the upper
> hose when it's not. Guess yours must have been the last of the old style.
> And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
In any case... there's a tidbit for your FAQ: thermostat housing is at the end
of the UPPER rad hose on carb'd 3gee Accords (and probably carb'd versions
before that as well).
> Matt Ion <soundy@moltenimage.com> wrote in
> news:eQAAg.308815$iF6.45160@pd7tw2no:
>
>
>
>>I'll go take pictures, if you like...
>>
>
>
>
> No, I believe you. It's just that the lower hose position is universal
> these days, and many people seem to think their thermostat is in the upper
> hose when it's not. Guess yours must have been the last of the old style.
> And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
In any case... there's a tidbit for your FAQ: thermostat housing is at the end
of the UPPER rad hose on carb'd 3gee Accords (and probably carb'd versions
before that as well).
08-05-2006, 04:38 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
TeGGeR® wrote:
> Matt Ion <soundy@moltenimage.com> wrote in
> news:eQAAg.308815$iF6.45160@pd7tw2no:
>
>
>
>>I'll go take pictures, if you like...
>>
>
>
>
> No, I believe you. It's just that the lower hose position is universal
> these days, and many people seem to think their thermostat is in the upper
> hose when it's not. Guess yours must have been the last of the old style.
> And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
In any case... there's a tidbit for your FAQ: thermostat housing is at the end
of the UPPER rad hose on carb'd 3gee Accords (and probably carb'd versions
before that as well).
> Matt Ion <soundy@moltenimage.com> wrote in
> news:eQAAg.308815$iF6.45160@pd7tw2no:
>
>
>
>>I'll go take pictures, if you like...
>>
>
>
>
> No, I believe you. It's just that the lower hose position is universal
> these days, and many people seem to think their thermostat is in the upper
> hose when it's not. Guess yours must have been the last of the old style.
> And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
In any case... there's a tidbit for your FAQ: thermostat housing is at the end
of the UPPER rad hose on carb'd 3gee Accords (and probably carb'd versions
before that as well).
08-06-2006, 06:46 AM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
Matt Ion wrote:
> > And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
>
> Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
> so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
Pretty close I think. I know my 89 accord is the last year for carbs
in the accord. Starting 1990, all accords were EFI. They did sell the
EFI version for 86-89, but added the "i" to the name. IE: the accord LX
EFI
version was the LXi. Or I think anyway.. Mine is just a regular LX, so
it's got the 2bbl carb.
MK
08-06-2006, 06:46 AM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
Matt Ion wrote:
> > And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
>
> Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
> so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
Pretty close I think. I know my 89 accord is the last year for carbs
in the accord. Starting 1990, all accords were EFI. They did sell the
EFI version for 86-89, but added the "i" to the name. IE: the accord LX
EFI
version was the LXi. Or I think anyway.. Mine is just a regular LX, so
it's got the 2bbl carb.
MK
08-06-2006, 06:46 AM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
Matt Ion wrote:
> > And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
>
> Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
> so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
Pretty close I think. I know my 89 accord is the last year for carbs
in the accord. Starting 1990, all accords were EFI. They did sell the
EFI version for 86-89, but added the "i" to the name. IE: the accord LX
EFI
version was the LXi. Or I think anyway.. Mine is just a regular LX, so
it's got the 2bbl carb.
MK
08-06-2006, 04:32 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
Getting back to the original problem of the coolant leak, it turned out to be a
pin-hole leak in the metal water pipe that comes from the water pump. It does go
from the water pump to the lower radiator hose. On the 1989, the thermostat is in
the upper radiator hose. I ordered a new part. Thanks for all the help.
nm5k@wt.net wrote:
> Matt Ion wrote:
>
> > > And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
> >
> > Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
> > so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
>
> Pretty close I think. I know my 89 accord is the last year for carbs
> in the accord. Starting 1990, all accords were EFI. They did sell the
> EFI version for 86-89, but added the "i" to the name. IE: the accord LX
> EFI
> version was the LXi. Or I think anyway.. Mine is just a regular LX, so
> it's got the 2bbl carb.
> MK
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pin-hole leak in the metal water pipe that comes from the water pump. It does go
from the water pump to the lower radiator hose. On the 1989, the thermostat is in
the upper radiator hose. I ordered a new part. Thanks for all the help.
nm5k@wt.net wrote:
> Matt Ion wrote:
>
> > > And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
> >
> > Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
> > so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
>
> Pretty close I think. I know my 89 accord is the last year for carbs
> in the accord. Starting 1990, all accords were EFI. They did sell the
> EFI version for 86-89, but added the "i" to the name. IE: the accord LX
> EFI
> version was the LXi. Or I think anyway.. Mine is just a regular LX, so
> it's got the 2bbl carb.
> MK
--
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08-06-2006, 04:32 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
Getting back to the original problem of the coolant leak, it turned out to be a
pin-hole leak in the metal water pipe that comes from the water pump. It does go
from the water pump to the lower radiator hose. On the 1989, the thermostat is in
the upper radiator hose. I ordered a new part. Thanks for all the help.
nm5k@wt.net wrote:
> Matt Ion wrote:
>
> > > And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
> >
> > Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
> > so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
>
> Pretty close I think. I know my 89 accord is the last year for carbs
> in the accord. Starting 1990, all accords were EFI. They did sell the
> EFI version for 86-89, but added the "i" to the name. IE: the accord LX
> EFI
> version was the LXi. Or I think anyway.. Mine is just a regular LX, so
> it's got the 2bbl carb.
> MK
--
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pin-hole leak in the metal water pipe that comes from the water pump. It does go
from the water pump to the lower radiator hose. On the 1989, the thermostat is in
the upper radiator hose. I ordered a new part. Thanks for all the help.
nm5k@wt.net wrote:
> Matt Ion wrote:
>
> > > And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
> >
> > Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
> > so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
>
> Pretty close I think. I know my 89 accord is the last year for carbs
> in the accord. Starting 1990, all accords were EFI. They did sell the
> EFI version for 86-89, but added the "i" to the name. IE: the accord LX
> EFI
> version was the LXi. Or I think anyway.. Mine is just a regular LX, so
> it's got the 2bbl carb.
> MK
--
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08-06-2006, 04:32 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
Getting back to the original problem of the coolant leak, it turned out to be a
pin-hole leak in the metal water pipe that comes from the water pump. It does go
from the water pump to the lower radiator hose. On the 1989, the thermostat is in
the upper radiator hose. I ordered a new part. Thanks for all the help.
nm5k@wt.net wrote:
> Matt Ion wrote:
>
> > > And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
> >
> > Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
> > so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
>
> Pretty close I think. I know my 89 accord is the last year for carbs
> in the accord. Starting 1990, all accords were EFI. They did sell the
> EFI version for 86-89, but added the "i" to the name. IE: the accord LX
> EFI
> version was the LXi. Or I think anyway.. Mine is just a regular LX, so
> it's got the 2bbl carb.
> MK
--
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pin-hole leak in the metal water pipe that comes from the water pump. It does go
from the water pump to the lower radiator hose. On the 1989, the thermostat is in
the upper radiator hose. I ordered a new part. Thanks for all the help.
nm5k@wt.net wrote:
> Matt Ion wrote:
>
> > > And wasn't '89 the last year for a carb in North America?
> >
> > Probably... AFAIK, Honda introduce EFI to the NA Accord with the 3geez (86-89),
> > so I wouldn't be surprised if carbs were simply phased out through that series.
>
> Pretty close I think. I know my 89 accord is the last year for carbs
> in the accord. Starting 1990, all accords were EFI. They did sell the
> EFI version for 86-89, but added the "i" to the name. IE: the accord LX
> EFI
> version was the LXi. Or I think anyway.. Mine is just a regular LX, so
> it's got the 2bbl carb.
> MK
--
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08-09-2006, 09:19 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
nospam wrote:
> Getting back to the original problem of the coolant leak, it turned out to be a
> pin-hole leak in the metal water pipe that comes from the water pump. It does go
> from the water pump to the lower radiator hose. On the 1989, the thermostat is in
> the upper radiator hose. I ordered a new part. Thanks for all the help.
Yeah, TeGGer, told ya so :P Nyah!
Just kidding
> Getting back to the original problem of the coolant leak, it turned out to be a
> pin-hole leak in the metal water pipe that comes from the water pump. It does go
> from the water pump to the lower radiator hose. On the 1989, the thermostat is in
> the upper radiator hose. I ordered a new part. Thanks for all the help.
Yeah, TeGGer, told ya so :P Nyah!
Just kidding
08-09-2006, 09:19 PM
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Re: 1989 Accord DX Coolant Leak
nospam wrote:
> Getting back to the original problem of the coolant leak, it turned out to be a
> pin-hole leak in the metal water pipe that comes from the water pump. It does go
> from the water pump to the lower radiator hose. On the 1989, the thermostat is in
> the upper radiator hose. I ordered a new part. Thanks for all the help.
Yeah, TeGGer, told ya so :P Nyah!
Just kidding
> Getting back to the original problem of the coolant leak, it turned out to be a
> pin-hole leak in the metal water pipe that comes from the water pump. It does go
> from the water pump to the lower radiator hose. On the 1989, the thermostat is in
> the upper radiator hose. I ordered a new part. Thanks for all the help.
Yeah, TeGGer, told ya so :P Nyah!
Just kidding