Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Anybody check to lower hose on the radiator,I have heard of a lower hose
that would collapse at high RPM from the water pump.
The lower hose contains a stint when new to prevent this from happening.
That stint maybe rusted away allowing this action to take place.
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns98BB64321E61Etegger@207.14.116.130...
> pinkfloyd <none@000.com> wrote in news:965002
> _e0d918b8d5f7b207ad5d229ebae4e321@autoboardz.com:
>
>> I have a 95 Accord which starts to run hot after about 15 to 20
>> minutes of driving on the freeway. It runs at normal temperature on
>> surface streets. I know for sure that the fans are working properly.
>>
>> I've taken it to 2 mechanics and one says it's the main fan motor and
>> possibly the thermostat. The other mechanic thinks the radiator needs
>> to be replaced due to a clog, and if not that, then it is most likely
>> the head gasket leaking. I'm really confused here. Any help would be
>> greatly appreciated.
>>
>
>
>
> If it runs fine on city street but not on the highway, it's most likely a
> clogged rad.
>
> A test: Next time it starts to overheat, turn the car's interior heater on
> full-hot, along with the fan on full-blast. Does this make the needle go
> down? If so, the rad isn't cooling properly.
>
> One thing to check is the fins at the bottom of the rad. If they corrode
> and turn to dust, the rad will be unable to shed heat efficiently.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Anybody check to lower hose on the radiator,I have heard of a lower hose
that would collapse at high RPM from the water pump.
The lower hose contains a stint when new to prevent this from happening.
That stint maybe rusted away allowing this action to take place.
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns98BB64321E61Etegger@207.14.116.130...
> pinkfloyd <none@000.com> wrote in news:965002
> _e0d918b8d5f7b207ad5d229ebae4e321@autoboardz.com:
>
>> I have a 95 Accord which starts to run hot after about 15 to 20
>> minutes of driving on the freeway. It runs at normal temperature on
>> surface streets. I know for sure that the fans are working properly.
>>
>> I've taken it to 2 mechanics and one says it's the main fan motor and
>> possibly the thermostat. The other mechanic thinks the radiator needs
>> to be replaced due to a clog, and if not that, then it is most likely
>> the head gasket leaking. I'm really confused here. Any help would be
>> greatly appreciated.
>>
>
>
>
> If it runs fine on city street but not on the highway, it's most likely a
> clogged rad.
>
> A test: Next time it starts to overheat, turn the car's interior heater on
> full-hot, along with the fan on full-blast. Does this make the needle go
> down? If so, the rad isn't cooling properly.
>
> One thing to check is the fins at the bottom of the rad. If they corrode
> and turn to dust, the rad will be unable to shed heat efficiently.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
 

Anybody check to lower hose on the radiator,I have heard of a lower hose
that would collapse at high RPM from the water pump.
The lower hose contains a stint when new to prevent this from happening.
That stint maybe rusted away allowing this action to take place.
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns98BB64321E61Etegger@207.14.116.130...
> pinkfloyd <none@000.com> wrote in news:965002
> _e0d918b8d5f7b207ad5d229ebae4e321@autoboardz.com:
>
>> I have a 95 Accord which starts to run hot after about 15 to 20
>> minutes of driving on the freeway. It runs at normal temperature on
>> surface streets. I know for sure that the fans are working properly.
>>
>> I've taken it to 2 mechanics and one says it's the main fan motor and
>> possibly the thermostat. The other mechanic thinks the radiator needs
>> to be replaced due to a clog, and if not that, then it is most likely
>> the head gasket leaking. I'm really confused here. Any help would be
>> greatly appreciated.
>>
>
>
>
> If it runs fine on city street but not on the highway, it's most likely a
> clogged rad.
>
> A test: Next time it starts to overheat, turn the car's interior heater on
> full-hot, along with the fan on full-blast. Does this make the needle go
> down? If so, the rad isn't cooling properly.
>
> One thing to check is the fins at the bottom of the rad. If they corrode
> and turn to dust, the rad will be unable to shed heat efficiently.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/