Re: 1990 Honda Accord Overheating
"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
news:Xns977F4C95B52BFjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.85.. . > > excessive pressure in the cooling system could also be a bad cylinder head > gasket. > > -- > Jim Yanik That doesn't make a lot of sense to me - I would think the cap would still bypass the pressure - but it is widely reported so somehow it must be true. Mike |
Re: 1990 Honda Accord Overheating
I asked a garage to replace the thermostat when they replaced the
broken water pump (I mean it was broken and water leaked out through the hole). If they really did it, my thermostat is only two months old. The garage guys just can't figure out the problem and asked me replace everything except the engine. |
Re: 1990 Honda Accord Overheating
Ivan wrote: > I asked a garage to replace the thermostat when they replaced the > broken water pump (I mean it was broken and water leaked out through > the hole). If they really did it, my thermostat is only two months old. > The garage guys just can't figure out the problem and asked me replace > everything except the engine. OEM Honda is recommended. Maybe they put in an aftermarket thermostat? |
Re: 1990 Honda Accord Overheating
"Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1141773114.882384.262220@u72g2000cwu.googlegr oups.com: > > Ivan wrote: >> I asked a garage to replace the thermostat when they replaced the >> broken water pump (I mean it was broken and water leaked out through >> the hole). If they really did it, my thermostat is only two months old. >> The garage guys just can't figure out the problem and asked me replace >> everything except the engine. > > OEM Honda is recommended. Maybe they put in an aftermarket thermostat? > > When I checked thermostats at PepBoys,all they had was 180 degF ones,and my Integra GSR uses a 195 degF TS. I bought one from the Acura dealership. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: 1990 Honda Accord Overheating
The thermostat they replaced got to be an aftermarket one. The radiator
running in this car is also a aftermarket product. I am thinking to get all these corrected. |
Re: 1990 Honda Accord Overheating
"Ivan" <shiluus2001@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1141792239.744134.313720@u72g2000cwu.googlegr oups.com: > The thermostat they replaced got to be an aftermarket one. The radiator > running in this car is also a aftermarket product. I am thinking to get > all these corrected. > > There's probably nothing wrong with using an aftermarket radiator,but the TS,I'd go with an OEM part from the dealership. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: 1990 Honda Accord Overheating
"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote
> "Ivan" <shiluus2001@yahoo.com> wrote >> The thermostat they replaced got to be an aftermarket >> one. The radiator >> running in this car is also a aftermarket product. I am >> thinking to get >> all these corrected. > > There's probably nothing wrong with using an aftermarket > radiator, Ivan, for a bit more reinforcement on the radiator, you can google this group's archives. My recollection is that this is one component for which people routinely and successfully go aftermarket. > but the > TS,I'd go with an OEM part from the dealership. For sure, use only an OEM thermostat. Also available online at www.slhonda.com and www.hondaautomotiveparts.com , though it's cheap enough that with shipping, the dealer should be competitive with the online sites. |
Re: 1990 Honda Accord Overheating
Thanks for all input for this problem. Now the problem is fixed by
replacing the rad. What I learnt here is tape water can never be used for a rad. My rad is only three years new. The mineral dirt builds up really quick. |
Re: 1990 Honda Accord Overheating
Ivan wrote: > Thanks for all input for this problem. Now the problem is fixed by > replacing the rad. What I learnt here is tape water can never be used > for a rad. My rad is only three years new. The mineral dirt builds up > really quick. Well, your real problem was that the water was three years old :) Seriously, using tap water and wrong antifreeze is referred to as Honda-cide on this group. |
Re: 1990 Honda Accord Overheating
travis here, one question, would a faulty egr valve cause overheating?
when raining, water on my hood evaporates, you can actually see the steam rising, car is extremely hot and fluid in my radiator is gone after drivin for 2 days. antifreeze is not cheap. i changed all belts, timing, alternator, and compressor. replaced the thermostat and radiator cap, and fluid is to capacity. i have nothing else to check. help needed. Remco wrote: > Ivan wrote: > > Thanks for all input for this problem. Now the problem is fixed by > > replacing the rad. What I learnt here is tape water can never be used > > for a rad. My rad is only three years new. The mineral dirt builds up > > really quick. > > Well, your real problem was that the water was three years old :) > > Seriously, using tap water and wrong antifreeze is referred to as > Honda-cide on this group. |
Re: 1990 Honda Accord Overheating
flutie1 wrote: > travis here, one question, would a faulty egr valve cause overheating? > when raining, water on my hood evaporates, you can actually see the > steam rising, car is extremely hot and fluid in my radiator is gone > after drivin for 2 days. antifreeze is not cheap. i changed all > belts, timing, alternator, and compressor. replaced the thermostat and > radiator cap, and fluid is to capacity. i have nothing else to check. > help needed. Are your fans coming on properly? Did you replace your thermostat with an original Honda thermostat? No abnormal color smoke out of your exhaust? |
Re: 1990 Honda Accord Overheating
flutie1 wrote:
> > travis here, one question, would a faulty egr valve cause overheating? > when raining, water on my hood evaporates, you can actually see the > steam rising, car is extremely hot and fluid in my radiator is gone > after drivin for 2 days. antifreeze is not cheap. i changed all > belts, timing, alternator, and compressor. replaced the thermostat and > radiator cap, and fluid is to capacity. i have nothing else to check. > help needed. ---------------------- The system HAS to pressurize, or it will boil off. Rad cap is what manages that part. Leaks in hoses, block, rad can't be allowed or system won't pressurize and won't replenish itself from the reservoir when it cools. Reservoir has to be full to MAX and you have to check it (at least) every morning when you're having cooling troubles. Fans won't cut in if there's air in the system because the sensors are FULL IMMERSION type. Tap water is called HONDACIDE. Honda premix is totally idiot proof. That's all I know. (I didn't read all the previous posts). 'Curly' |
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