1995 accord Thermostat

Discussion in 'Accord' started by JC, Sep 26, 2005.

  1. JC

    JC Guest

    I have a 1995 EX accord 4 drs 90,000 miles.
    Last week I brought a thermostat from NAPA and installed it . while the
    engine running the temp. needle move to a hot area within 15 minutes of
    driving. I know something are not right, I don't know if Napa gave me the
    correct thermostat . does anyone know the correct thermostat for accord?
    The internet parts store listed the temperature as 78c/172f is these
    correct? I know the dealer only have one type but I already brought it from
    Napa
    and they guarantee for replacement. and they have three deferent type of
    thermostat. Thanks for all your help.

    John
     
    JC, Sep 26, 2005
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  2. get your money back from NAPA and buy one from honda. also ensure you are
    putting the thermostat in the correct way, ie not backwards.

    t
     
    T L via CarKB.com, Sep 26, 2005
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    Remco Guest

    Personally, I'd go with an OEM Honda part.

    Did you replace your thermostat because your car was overheating? Or
    did it start overheating when you replaced the thermostat?

    Did you burp the cooling system correctly when you replaced the
    thermostat?
    It could be that you have an air bubble in the system and it isn't
    circulating correctly now.
    Not sure on your year, but most Hondas have an air bleed valve on the
    thermostat housing that allows the air to escape.
    If your car does not have that, open the radiator cap, start the car,
    rev the engine some and wait for the coolant to drop. When it drops,
    add more coolant.
    Eventually, you'll hear a burp indicating that the air bubble has left
    the building :)
    Of course, when your engine overheats while doing this procedure, you
    stop the engine and allow it to cool again -- you don't want to
    overheat it as that can do damage.

    Hope that helps.
    Remco


    Remco
     
    Remco, Sep 26, 2005
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    TeGGeR® Guest


    NO! It should be a 194 (90C).



    Throw that one in the garbage and get a real one from the dealer. It's $20.

    And make certain you install it the correct way up.
     
    TeGGeR®, Sep 26, 2005
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    Jim Yanik Guest

    When I replaced the TS in my 94 Integra GSR,I bought a real OEM Acura
    TS,and it's rated at 195 degF.That's what the Haynes manual specifies.
    (it does not take very long to warm up to temp,either.)

    At PepBoys,the recommended replacements (aftermarket parts)were all 180
    degF thermostats.
    Check a service manual to find the correct temp TS rating.
     
    Jim Yanik, Sep 27, 2005
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