nklr: coolant system issue

[celticnomads]

anyone know the torque value for the two banjo bolts for oil line to top end?

[Don Van Dyke]

Sounds like the thermostat to me. In my experience with Honda automobiles, the thermostats usually don't last very long. I replaced them every other coolant change when I owned Hondas. Even if the thermostat is not the problem, it would be a good idea to change it, if your's is the original thermostat. Be sure to buy a new O ring too. At 01:12 PM 12/6/2004 +0000, E wrote:

>I have a cooling system question on my simple 1994 Honda Civic VX >(1.4L iVTEC). Basically the car doesn't warm up well in the Winter >we temperatures are at or below 20F. What is the issue based upon >the data below. > >Data > - warming up issue only happens when the temperatures are below 20F > - below -5F the car never warms up after 25 mi at 65 mph (even if I > preheat car at idle for 5-10 min) > - the highway mileage slips from 50 to 35 mpg when the warm-up issue >occurs > - the engine is only warm to the touch (you can place your bare palm > on the engine head for 30-45 sec b4 it feels too hot) > - this has happened every year since I've had the car > - coolant change and air bleed (50/50 Honda) once per year > - new water pump and timing belt PM'd two years ago (no change) > - original OEM thermostat > - car has correct temp control in summer > >Again what is wrong (I suspect the thermostat is stuck open)? Thanks! > >Ed > > > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >

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