How do I remove a stuck thermostat housing?
Take a piece of wood and place it against the housing. Then take a rubber mallet and smack the wood real hard. It will break loose.
How do you replace the thermostat on a Honda Civic?
Loosen the hose clamp from the thermostat housing with a screwdriver and remove the hose. Remove the three bolts securing the housing with a wrench. Remove and discard the thermostat. Clean the housing of any gasket remnants with a putty knife. Insert the new thermostat into the housing.
What should I do if my Honda Civic overheats?
When you have confirmed that the radiator has sufficient coolant, the indication is that the thermostat is failing or has failed. A stuck thermostat causes overheating which can damage the engine, sometimes beyond repair. Buy a new thermostat at an auto parts store and replace it at home in minutes. Raise the hood of your Civic.
What’s the best way to install a new thermostat?
Use Hondabond or high-temp RTV silicone gasket maker once both surfaces are dry. Prepare your new thermostat using the rubber isolator, and rub the gasket maker or Honda bond until it gets tacky. Gently reinstall your new thermostat and use both 10mm bolts to secure the housings in place.
Loosen the hose clamp from the thermostat housing with a screwdriver and remove the hose. Remove the three bolts securing the housing with a wrench. Remove and discard the thermostat. Clean the housing of any gasket remnants with a putty knife. Insert the new thermostat into the housing.
When you have confirmed that the radiator has sufficient coolant, the indication is that the thermostat is failing or has failed. A stuck thermostat causes overheating which can damage the engine, sometimes beyond repair. Buy a new thermostat at an auto parts store and replace it at home in minutes. Raise the hood of your Civic.
Use Hondabond or high-temp RTV silicone gasket maker once both surfaces are dry. Prepare your new thermostat using the rubber isolator, and rub the gasket maker or Honda bond until it gets tacky. Gently reinstall your new thermostat and use both 10mm bolts to secure the housings in place.