New thermostat New problem

[psycosmyth]

Well, it just keeps getting worse. I put a new thermostat in since the old one was sticking open (no heat,brr) and well, the return of pressure and hot water exposed a hidden crack in the top of the radiator. It looks old but now it's showing off like old faithful! New one about $110. ca-ching

[Leung]

that sucks, how are the hoses and clamps?

[nostringz]

check the cooling fan relays too -- also pricey but you can switch the fan relay with the window relays (windows still worked for me)

[ALOW1]

So what your saying is everything is fine now except the fact that your radiator is leaking?

Put a new one in it

[psycosmyth]

I hope so, it's one thing after another. The radiator will have to wait and the car is inside. I have'nt finished the sound system yet anyway, I had two bad units from Crutchfield and they forgot my third one This car needs an exocisim!

[psycosmyth]

OK thats fixed now for a new post on the next problem

[blackcb7]

shit happens with 15 year old cars,

[psycosmyth]

shit happens with 15 year old cars,

[arctichonda]

Make sure that you used a Honda brand stat....here is a pic of the difference:
(also make sure to use the new gasket that comes with the honda stat)

[japspecb7]

damn that honda stat looks on boost and the other one looks on crack. lol

[psycosmyth]

I used the cheap stat cause it's hotter, more heat in the morning. I did use the oem gasket though, the cheap one was a friggin joke! I'll use the stock stat in the summer.

[japspecb7]

what could happen if you dont have a stat in the winter?

[sevenpt62]

the car would take longer to warm up im assuming but i wouldnt do it. if you dont see the pros take shortcuts like that then its for a reason

[BlackMagicCB7]

the car would take longer to warm up im assuming but i wouldnt do it. if you dont see the pros take shortcuts like that then its for a reason

Check your coolant mixture. Did you buy it premixed 50/50 or did you mix it yourself? If your coolant has too much water than antifreeze then your in trouble not only because of boiling water like you saw but in freezing temps, your coolant mixture will freeze solid inside the radiator causing an expansion which could be related to a stress crack in your radiator. I know my theory is logical and it sounds stupid but its possible that your coolant mixture has too much water.

[NAiL05]

If you cant afford the radiator at this moment be ghetto and jb weld or epoxy it lol.