Where is the thermostat located on a Honda Accord?
The hose attaches to a hunk of metal which is bolted on to the engine block. That hunk of metal is the Thermostat Housing. You have to take that off, the thermostat is hidden inside. If the top hose does not seem to have a metal box bolted on to it, then you have to get dirty.
What happens when the thermostat on my car is broken?
The thermostat sits in the water cooling system for your engine. It is a valve which stays closed until the engine warms up. When it gets hot, it is supposed to open, and let the coolant flow. When the thermostat is broken, one of two things happens, either it does not open, or it does not close.
How big of a bolt do I need to replace my thermostat?
If you have a metric socket set, grab it and check the size on the two bolt heads on the thermostat housing. They should be around 10mm. Make sure you have the exact right size. If 10mm is a little loose, get the 9mm and make sure it is a perfect fit.
How do you replace the thermostat on a 1998 Honda Civic?
Pull the thermostat housing off the lower engine block. The thermostat and thermostat gasket come off with the housing. Remove the used thermostat and gasket. Scrape the bottom of the thermostat housing and the mating surface of the Civic’s engine block with a wire brush or metal scraper until both are clean.
What to do when your 1998 Honda Civic overheats?
When the thermostat malfunctions, the spring fails to compress and the engine ultimately overheats. When this happens, your must replace the thermostat in your 1998 Honda Civic. Drive the Honda Civic onto a set of ramps and secure the parking brake. Raising the front of the Civic allows more room to work under the engine.
How to replace the thermostat in a 1998 car?
Place the spring end of the new thermostat inside the engine block, and hold it there with one hand. Place the thermostat gasket over the thermostat, and hold both in place with your hand. Place the thermostat housing over the gasket and thermostat, and secure it with both 10mm bolts.