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1990 Accord Overheating

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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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Default 1990 Accord Overheating

It overheats in heavy traffic or at long stop lights, the radiator filled the reservoir. What could cause this? I replaced the thermostat and fan sensors last year with Honda parts.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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Default Re: 1990 Accord Overheating

Replace the thermostat with 180 degree one rather than the 195 degree original equipment stat.

Since you are in Orlando you do not need to worry about getting a lot of heat in the winter.

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Old May 7, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Is the fan working?
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Old May 7, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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Both fans do work but dosent the a/c fan only turn on when the a/c is being used.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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have you bleed your system there should be a presure nut next to the hose in the rear just open it while the engine is on and you should close the nut when a full stream on antifreez comes out this worked for meee..
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Old May 7, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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I need help also trying to install a OBX pulley kit on my 95 accord ex 2.2l i figured out how to get the power steering of but the alternator is killing me..any ideas.mine was just to take it off and have a alternator shop do it is this the easyest??
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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Removing the alternator is a pain, I can only use open end wrench to take it off. They sell sockets for that but it isn't cheap.
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