blkgsr03

aite, in the winter, i noticed that my temp doesnt go up to the middle where its supposed to. it stays cold, and my heater doesnt get very hot at all, wen my car is parked and on, the needle slowly rises to the middle but wen i drive, it goes down again, and what sucks it that my heater doesnt get hot, just warm...is it the radiator that is causing this? my motor is stock.

94eg!

iTrader: (2)

Your cooling capacity is too great for that temp... Mabey you can strap a cover over part of the radiator for winter driving (Like Semi trucks have in the winter). Just try covering up different parts of the radiator until you get the water temp up. The big problem you'll have is if your temp is too low, your car will go into warmup mode, and run rich. Good luck...

eg92b16a2

also how long since you changed the thermostat? i had the same problem with my eg, turn out it was the thermostat. it ran great all summer long then when winter came the temp gauge would do exactly what is happening to you. Changed the thermostat and now i have hot air in my car..

TGrant

doesnt have any thing to do with the radiator your thermostat is most likely shot

blkgsr03

aite, so anyone have a "how to" for the thermostat change?

Deemeetree

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CTRb18c &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">aite, so anyone have a "how to" for the thermostat change?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Remove hose.
Remove connector.
Unbolt housing.
Remove thermostat.
Place new thermostat in.
Torque down housing bolts.
Place hose back.
Fill with radiator fluid (whatever came out).

HondaFanatic708

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CTRb18c &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">aite, so anyone have a "how to" for the thermostat change?</TD></TR></TABLE> Unbolt the thermostat housing, remove old thermostat, install new thermostat, tighten bolts. You'll probably lose some coolant so top that **** off. You also might want to warm it up and crack open the bleeder valve on the thermostat housing. It's a very simple repair to make.

blkgsr03

thanks for the replies guys, where can i find a thermostat replacement.

94eg!

iTrader: (2)

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com if you want OEM.

blkgsr03

OEM is best right?

jlacoy82

OEM is m@d JDM y0! So yes, its best. Why would you want an aftermarket T-stat anyways? lol, get one anodized purple.

teknoracing

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CTRb18c &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OEM is best right?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Wouldnt say best but in your case just go OEM

blkgsr03

alright this is for my gsr, would a 99-00 si thermostat work?

i found it here, which parts do i need? just #3?


http://www.hondaautomotivepart...82%29

i couldnt find it here http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org


Modified by CTRb18c at 6:31 PM 12/2/2004

Bakeoff

you want 3 and 4. Just go to checker since they're cheap and last forever anyway.

CXHATCHver2.2

Make sure you don't put the thermostat in upside down too, it's happened unfortunately in a rush one night and about kicked myself when i took the housing off to check where a small leak was coming from.......

blkgsr03

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bakeoff &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you want 3 and 4. Just go to checker since they're cheap and last forever anyway. </TD></TR></TABLE>

alright, so the 99-00 si one will fit into my gsr correct?

revvin9k

I have the same exact problem with my Sol, I put a full length GSR Fluidyne radiator in my car and the needle barely moves.

blkgsr03

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S(J)O(D)L(M) &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have the same exact problem with my Sol, I put a full length GSR Fluidyne radiator in my car and the needle barely moves.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea, its the thermostat, like they said, ive had my fluidyne for years, this is 2nd winter it has done this. so yup, time to replace the thermostat.

revvin9k

I have the Mugen one on now, should I put my stock one back on for the winter? It's already pretty damn cold out here in Chicago.

blkgsr03

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S(J)O(D)L(M) &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have the Mugen one on now, should I put my stock one back on for the winter? It's already pretty damn cold out here in Chicago.</TD></TR></TABLE>

so the mugen t-stat doesnt gget warm in winter? whats the advantages in having a mugen t-stat?

BigBooster

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so the mugen t-stat doesnt gget warm in winter? whats the advantages in having a mugen t-stat?</TD></TR></TABLE>


its...mugen.

duh.

blkgsr03

so what if its mugen, what does it do compare to OEM?

revvin9k

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BigBooster &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its...mugen.

duh.</TD></TR></TABLE> you're an idiot.

revvin9k

this is what I got off King Motorsports' website on the thermostat:
This thermostat has the operating temperature set lower than normal. It prevents engine power loss by minimizing rapid water-temperature rises under harsh conditions such as during circuit driving. The use of a flow-control-type valve prevents hunting, thereby achieving rapid stabilization of the water temperature (the engine warms up within a short period). Operating temperature: 68°C (STD.: 76~80°C) Full-throttle acceleration temperature: 81°C (STD.: 90°C)

blkgsr03

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CTRb18c &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

alright, so the 99-00 si one will fit into my gsr correct?</TD></TR></TABLE>

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