Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:

> Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in

>>
>> It's not his thermostat. I'm sure of that.
>>
>
> at that age,it's certainly suspect.



There's certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing the thermostat
while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is not the OP's
particular problem here. See my other post.



> Besides,just how much heat can the heater core dissipate,if it cools
> down his motor? Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.
>



The heater core is an amazingly efficient heat-dump device. You wouldn't
think so due to its size, but it is. It can very easily compensate for a
rad that can't shed as much heat as it was designed to.



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Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:

> Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in

>>
>> It's not his thermostat. I'm sure of that.
>>
>
> at that age,it's certainly suspect.



There's certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing the thermostat
while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is not the OP's
particular problem here. See my other post.



> Besides,just how much heat can the heater core dissipate,if it cools
> down his motor? Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.
>



The heater core is an amazingly efficient heat-dump device. You wouldn't
think so due to its size, but it is. It can very easily compensate for a
rad that can't shed as much heat as it was designed to.



--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:

> Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in

>>
>> It's not his thermostat. I'm sure of that.
>>
>
> at that age,it's certainly suspect.



There's certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing the thermostat
while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is not the OP's
particular problem here. See my other post.



> Besides,just how much heat can the heater core dissipate,if it cools
> down his motor? Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.
>



The heater core is an amazingly efficient heat-dump device. You wouldn't
think so due to its size, but it is. It can very easily compensate for a
rad that can't shed as much heat as it was designed to.



--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:

> Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in

>>
>> It's not his thermostat. I'm sure of that.
>>
>
> at that age,it's certainly suspect.



There's certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing the thermostat
while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is not the OP's
particular problem here. See my other post.



> Besides,just how much heat can the heater core dissipate,if it cools
> down his motor? Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.
>



The heater core is an amazingly efficient heat-dump device. You wouldn't
think so due to its size, but it is. It can very easily compensate for a
rad that can't shed as much heat as it was designed to.



--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
<snip>
> Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.

pump can't wear in a way that reduces flow - there's no parts that touch.

Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
<snip>
> Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.

pump can't wear in a way that reduces flow - there's no parts that touch.

Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
<snip>
> Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.

pump can't wear in a way that reduces flow - there's no parts that touch.

Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
<snip>
> Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.

pump can't wear in a way that reduces flow - there's no parts that touch.

Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130:


>
> The heater core is an amazingly efficient heat-dump device. You
> wouldn't think so due to its size, but it is. It can very easily
> compensate for a rad that can't shed as much heat as it was designed
> to.
>
>
>


But it can't compensate for a thermostat that's stuck shut!


--
Tegger

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Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130:


>
> The heater core is an amazingly efficient heat-dump device. You
> wouldn't think so due to its size, but it is. It can very easily
> compensate for a rad that can't shed as much heat as it was designed
> to.
>
>
>


But it can't compensate for a thermostat that's stuck shut!


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130:


>
> The heater core is an amazingly efficient heat-dump device. You
> wouldn't think so due to its size, but it is. It can very easily
> compensate for a rad that can't shed as much heat as it was designed
> to.
>
>
>


But it can't compensate for a thermostat that's stuck shut!


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130:


>
> The heater core is an amazingly efficient heat-dump device. You
> wouldn't think so due to its size, but it is. It can very easily
> compensate for a rad that can't shed as much heat as it was designed
> to.
>
>
>


But it can't compensate for a thermostat that's stuck shut!


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130...
> Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
> news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:
>
>> Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
>
>>>
>>> It's not his thermostat. I'm sure of that.
>>>
>>
>> at that age,it's certainly suspect.
>
>
>
> There's certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing the thermostat
> while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is not the
> OP's
> particular problem here. See my other post.
>

That's my view. The thermostat is a good target because it's inexpensive and
probably due for replacement while the coolant is drained, but the symptoms
are pretty classic for a plugged radiator. The plastic tanks in the radiator
are also plotting to crack, I'm sure.

Remember, 'pinkfloyd' - OEM only on the thermostat and be sure the system is
properly purged of air when the system is refilled with Honda premix (never
add tap water).

When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the Controls for
the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)

Mike

Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130...
> Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
> news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:
>
>> Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
>
>>>
>>> It's not his thermostat. I'm sure of that.
>>>
>>
>> at that age,it's certainly suspect.
>
>
>
> There's certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing the thermostat
> while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is not the
> OP's
> particular problem here. See my other post.
>

That's my view. The thermostat is a good target because it's inexpensive and
probably due for replacement while the coolant is drained, but the symptoms
are pretty classic for a plugged radiator. The plastic tanks in the radiator
are also plotting to crack, I'm sure.

Remember, 'pinkfloyd' - OEM only on the thermostat and be sure the system is
properly purged of air when the system is refilled with Honda premix (never
add tap water).

When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the Controls for
the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)

Mike

Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130...
> Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
> news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:
>
>> Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
>
>>>
>>> It's not his thermostat. I'm sure of that.
>>>
>>
>> at that age,it's certainly suspect.
>
>
>
> There's certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing the thermostat
> while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is not the
> OP's
> particular problem here. See my other post.
>

That's my view. The thermostat is a good target because it's inexpensive and
probably due for replacement while the coolant is drained, but the symptoms
are pretty classic for a plugged radiator. The plastic tanks in the radiator
are also plotting to crack, I'm sure.

Remember, 'pinkfloyd' - OEM only on the thermostat and be sure the system is
properly purged of air when the system is refilled with Honda premix (never
add tap water).

When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the Controls for
the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)

Mike