How End I Alternate the Thermostat in a 1992 Honda Correspond?
The Honda Assent thermostat is located at the counter extremity of the upper radiator hose, near the bathe pump. The thermostat regulates the engine temperature by regulating the flow of coolant as the engine warms up. When the operating temperature increases, a valve inside the thermostat opens to let more coolant flow finished the hoses, protecting the engine from overheating. When your Concur overheats, a stuck thermostat may be to blame. Invest in a replacement thermostat from a Honda dealership or Car parts store. Modify the thermostat Homewards and save a great repair centre charge.
Instructions
1. Stand the hood of your Correspond. Cook decided the engine is chill, then remove the radiator cap. Position a void pan under the radiator empty plug, on the Chauffeur side of the radiator. Loosen the radiator extract plug with a wrench.
2.3. Remove the bolts securing the thermostat housing using a socket and ratchet. Seperate the housing encompass from the mounting area. Remove the thermostat from the housing and discard it.
Wait while the coolant alike drains until it is below the aligned of the upper radiator hose. Tighten the radiator empty plug. Loosen the hose clamp on the thermostat neb of the upper radiator hose with a flat-head screwdriver. Slide the hose clamp up the hose and pull the confine of the hose off the thermostat housing. Scrape any remnants of gasket off the housing and the mounting surface with a putty knife.
4. Insert the new thermostat in the housing. Place the new gasket on the mounting area and secure the housing to the mounting area with the retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts with a socket and ratchet. Torque the mounting bolts to 9 pound-feet with your torque wrench.
5. Replace the radiator hose. Position the hose clamp and tighten it with a flat-head screwdriver. Add coolant to the radiator until the level is full. Replace the radiator cap. Start the engine and watch for any leaks as the engine warms up.
