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Okay then, I will get the 30$ Honda one. They are the metal ones that screw directly into the manifold without a grommet.
Thanks.
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I am not a mechanic and I am learning just like you but in this particular situation I might be able to help. It seems like the Civics have a main relay just over the hood release lever that sometimes causes this, and it happens Eric made a video about it :Hi.
I am not a mechanic and I am learning just like you but in this particular situation I might be able to help. It seems like the Civics have a main relay just over the hood release lever that sometimes causes this, and it happens Eric made a video about it :Alright, thanks everyone.
The prices seem pretty good on the website for OEM.
Here in Quebec there seems to be plenty of early 90’s accords and alot of 92 and up but I don’t see many of those 88-91’s. Mine is in real good shape, 65k miles, no rust, so I’m trying to keep it that way.
I’ll do a vacuum check when I can and get an OEM valve if needed, but for now it seems to be doing alright.
Sometimes troubleshooting my car on the internet makes me worry for no reason.
Thanks
Alright, thanks everyone.
The prices seem pretty good on the website for OEM.
Here in Quebec there seems to be plenty of early 90’s accords and alot of 92 and up but I don’t see many of those 88-91’s. Mine is in real good shape, 65k miles, no rust, so I’m trying to keep it that way.
I’ll do a vacuum check when I can and get an OEM valve if needed, but for now it seems to be doing alright.
Sometimes troubleshooting my car on the internet makes me worry for no reason.
Thanks
Thank you sir, but the website linked does not ship to Canada, and it seems like their prices aren’t as low as on some other sites.
I might try ebay or amazon, but I find the parts diagrams and price lists on websites to be helpful.
Does anyone know about the PCV valve?
Thank you
Thank you sir, but the website linked does not ship to Canada, and it seems like their prices aren’t as low as on some other sites.
I might try ebay or amazon, but I find the parts diagrams and price lists on websites to be helpful.
Does anyone know about the PCV valve?
Thank you
Thanks everyone. It seems like you’re all on the same page that it can only be either the thermostat or air in the system.
Although I could only run it at idle because I was in an indoor parking and I couldn’t make too much noise or emissions, I did let it run for at least 10-15 minutes, I did have the heat on hot with the blower fan off and I pinched the heater and radiator hoses gently until no air came out. I’m pretty sure this also solved my problem where I couldn’t get any heat in the cabin.
I tested my thermostat as per your video and everything seemed fine.I started it after only a few minutes instead of the 10-15 I used to wait before and the problem might just be that I’m worrying for no reason, and -30 weather will do this to a car.
And again, thank you everyone, it is great and empowering to learn how to do all these things myself.
Also, does anyone know the cheapest way to get Honda parts in eastern Canada?
Thanks everyone. It seems like you’re all on the same page that it can only be either the thermostat or air in the system.
Although I could only run it at idle because I was in an indoor parking and I couldn’t make too much noise or emissions, I did let it run for at least 10-15 minutes, I did have the heat on hot with the blower fan off and I pinched the heater and radiator hoses gently until no air came out. I’m pretty sure this also solved my problem where I couldn’t get any heat in the cabin.
I tested my thermostat as per your video and everything seemed fine.I started it after only a few minutes instead of the 10-15 I used to wait before and the problem might just be that I’m worrying for no reason, and -30 weather will do this to a car.
And again, thank you everyone, it is great and empowering to learn how to do all these things myself.
Also, does anyone know the cheapest way to get Honda parts in eastern Canada?
No, I just bought it in november. The reason I bought this car is to learn the basics of car maintenance and repairs. I figured an old Honda would be the easiest and cheapest to learn on.
No, I just bought it in november. The reason I bought this car is to learn the basics of car maintenance and repairs. I figured an old Honda would be the easiest and cheapest to learn on.
My thermostat had that bleed hole and I did put it at 12 o’clock.
I will check the levels again, but seeing as the overflow reservoir is at the right reading, I doubt it needs more coolant. Plus with low coolant, wouldn’t the engine overheat?I’m trying to learn car mechanics but it seems like the problems I get are always the worst case scenario, or the part that can’t be found, stuck bolts, but never ever the simpler solution.
My thermostat had that bleed hole and I did put it at 12 o’clock.
I will check the levels again, but seeing as the overflow reservoir is at the right reading, I doubt it needs more coolant. Plus with low coolant, wouldn’t the engine overheat?I’m trying to learn car mechanics but it seems like the problems I get are always the worst case scenario, or the part that can’t be found, stuck bolts, but never ever the simpler solution.
Hi and thanks for the reply.
Is it possible that I absolutely need an OEM thermostat?
And yes, I am quite sure I bled the coolant properly. I do not have a spill free funnel, but the one I have still stands there without me holding it. I filled it and could watch the bubbles coming out of the funnel. I took it out 5 minutes after the coolant stopped draining and the bubbles stopped coming out.Hi and thanks for the reply.
Is it possible that I absolutely need an OEM thermostat?
And yes, I am quite sure I bled the coolant properly. I do not have a spill free funnel, but the one I have still stands there without me holding it. I filled it and could watch the bubbles coming out of the funnel. I took it out 5 minutes after the coolant stopped draining and the bubbles stopped coming out.