95 Accord runs hot on freeway
01-19-2007 | 10:09 PM
#76
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Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
Jim Yanik wrote:
<snip>
>
> also,I believe an old thermostat could open only part way,and pass -some-
> coolant,but not enough,explaining why the heater core could dump enough
> heat to keep the motor cool. I really do not believe a heater core can dump
> enough heat -by itself- to keep a motor cool. Otherwise,there would be no
> need for such a large radiator at the front.
>
it depends. it's all a matter of the energy that can be transferred per
degree of air temp difference. if the energy coming out of the coolant
is less than that which can be dumped through the heater matrix, then it
definitely can. you'd need to know the numbers to be sure.
<snip>
>
> also,I believe an old thermostat could open only part way,and pass -some-
> coolant,but not enough,explaining why the heater core could dump enough
> heat to keep the motor cool. I really do not believe a heater core can dump
> enough heat -by itself- to keep a motor cool. Otherwise,there would be no
> need for such a large radiator at the front.
>
it depends. it's all a matter of the energy that can be transferred per
degree of air temp difference. if the energy coming out of the coolant
is less than that which can be dumped through the heater matrix, then it
definitely can. you'd need to know the numbers to be sure.
01-19-2007 | 10:09 PM
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Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
Jim Yanik wrote:
<snip>
>
> also,I believe an old thermostat could open only part way,and pass -some-
> coolant,but not enough,explaining why the heater core could dump enough
> heat to keep the motor cool. I really do not believe a heater core can dump
> enough heat -by itself- to keep a motor cool. Otherwise,there would be no
> need for such a large radiator at the front.
>
it depends. it's all a matter of the energy that can be transferred per
degree of air temp difference. if the energy coming out of the coolant
is less than that which can be dumped through the heater matrix, then it
definitely can. you'd need to know the numbers to be sure.
<snip>
>
> also,I believe an old thermostat could open only part way,and pass -some-
> coolant,but not enough,explaining why the heater core could dump enough
> heat to keep the motor cool. I really do not believe a heater core can dump
> enough heat -by itself- to keep a motor cool. Otherwise,there would be no
> need for such a large radiator at the front.
>
it depends. it's all a matter of the energy that can be transferred per
degree of air temp difference. if the energy coming out of the coolant
is less than that which can be dumped through the heater matrix, then it
definitely can. you'd need to know the numbers to be sure.
01-19-2007 | 11:50 PM
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Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
news:Xns98BDD3D9F42BCjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84...
> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
> news:V4-dnTJn2ZvG8SzYnZ2dnUVZ_sninZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>
>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in news:L9-dnexQr-
>>> 2Ppy3YnZ2dnUVZ_vrinZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>>>
>>>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>>> <snip>
>>>>> Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.
>>>> pump can't wear in a way that reduces flow - there's no parts that
>>>> touch.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> is the impeller plastic or metal?
>>> IMO,plastic can degrade,even immersed in the coolant.
>>>
>> metal. you're right, it can corrode, but rarely does. i wouldn't
>> call degradation wear, but yes, that's possible.
>>
>
> ISTR reading somewhere about a water pump impeller that had worn away.It
> didn't say whether the impeller was plastic or metal.
>
Some Fords have had problems with eroded impeller pumps. It isn't clear
whether the impellers are steel or aluminum, magnesium, or other metal, but
the picture I saw was clearly of metal. IIRC dissimilar metals in inadequate
coolant were involved.
Mike
news:Xns98BDD3D9F42BCjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84...
> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
> news:V4-dnTJn2ZvG8SzYnZ2dnUVZ_sninZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>
>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in news:L9-dnexQr-
>>> 2Ppy3YnZ2dnUVZ_vrinZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>>>
>>>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>>> <snip>
>>>>> Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.
>>>> pump can't wear in a way that reduces flow - there's no parts that
>>>> touch.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> is the impeller plastic or metal?
>>> IMO,plastic can degrade,even immersed in the coolant.
>>>
>> metal. you're right, it can corrode, but rarely does. i wouldn't
>> call degradation wear, but yes, that's possible.
>>
>
> ISTR reading somewhere about a water pump impeller that had worn away.It
> didn't say whether the impeller was plastic or metal.
>
Some Fords have had problems with eroded impeller pumps. It isn't clear
whether the impellers are steel or aluminum, magnesium, or other metal, but
the picture I saw was clearly of metal. IIRC dissimilar metals in inadequate
coolant were involved.
Mike
01-19-2007 | 11:50 PM
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Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
news:Xns98BDD3D9F42BCjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84...
> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
> news:V4-dnTJn2ZvG8SzYnZ2dnUVZ_sninZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>
>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in news:L9-dnexQr-
>>> 2Ppy3YnZ2dnUVZ_vrinZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>>>
>>>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>>> <snip>
>>>>> Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.
>>>> pump can't wear in a way that reduces flow - there's no parts that
>>>> touch.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> is the impeller plastic or metal?
>>> IMO,plastic can degrade,even immersed in the coolant.
>>>
>> metal. you're right, it can corrode, but rarely does. i wouldn't
>> call degradation wear, but yes, that's possible.
>>
>
> ISTR reading somewhere about a water pump impeller that had worn away.It
> didn't say whether the impeller was plastic or metal.
>
Some Fords have had problems with eroded impeller pumps. It isn't clear
whether the impellers are steel or aluminum, magnesium, or other metal, but
the picture I saw was clearly of metal. IIRC dissimilar metals in inadequate
coolant were involved.
Mike
news:Xns98BDD3D9F42BCjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84...
> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
> news:V4-dnTJn2ZvG8SzYnZ2dnUVZ_sninZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>
>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in news:L9-dnexQr-
>>> 2Ppy3YnZ2dnUVZ_vrinZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>>>
>>>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>>> <snip>
>>>>> Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.
>>>> pump can't wear in a way that reduces flow - there's no parts that
>>>> touch.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> is the impeller plastic or metal?
>>> IMO,plastic can degrade,even immersed in the coolant.
>>>
>> metal. you're right, it can corrode, but rarely does. i wouldn't
>> call degradation wear, but yes, that's possible.
>>
>
> ISTR reading somewhere about a water pump impeller that had worn away.It
> didn't say whether the impeller was plastic or metal.
>
Some Fords have had problems with eroded impeller pumps. It isn't clear
whether the impellers are steel or aluminum, magnesium, or other metal, but
the picture I saw was clearly of metal. IIRC dissimilar metals in inadequate
coolant were involved.
Mike
01-19-2007 | 11:50 PM
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Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
news:Xns98BDD3D9F42BCjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84...
> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
> news:V4-dnTJn2ZvG8SzYnZ2dnUVZ_sninZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>
>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in news:L9-dnexQr-
>>> 2Ppy3YnZ2dnUVZ_vrinZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>>>
>>>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>>> <snip>
>>>>> Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.
>>>> pump can't wear in a way that reduces flow - there's no parts that
>>>> touch.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> is the impeller plastic or metal?
>>> IMO,plastic can degrade,even immersed in the coolant.
>>>
>> metal. you're right, it can corrode, but rarely does. i wouldn't
>> call degradation wear, but yes, that's possible.
>>
>
> ISTR reading somewhere about a water pump impeller that had worn away.It
> didn't say whether the impeller was plastic or metal.
>
Some Fords have had problems with eroded impeller pumps. It isn't clear
whether the impellers are steel or aluminum, magnesium, or other metal, but
the picture I saw was clearly of metal. IIRC dissimilar metals in inadequate
coolant were involved.
Mike
news:Xns98BDD3D9F42BCjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84...
> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
> news:V4-dnTJn2ZvG8SzYnZ2dnUVZ_sninZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>
>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in news:L9-dnexQr-
>>> 2Ppy3YnZ2dnUVZ_vrinZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>>>
>>>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>>> <snip>
>>>>> Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.
>>>> pump can't wear in a way that reduces flow - there's no parts that
>>>> touch.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> is the impeller plastic or metal?
>>> IMO,plastic can degrade,even immersed in the coolant.
>>>
>> metal. you're right, it can corrode, but rarely does. i wouldn't
>> call degradation wear, but yes, that's possible.
>>
>
> ISTR reading somewhere about a water pump impeller that had worn away.It
> didn't say whether the impeller was plastic or metal.
>
Some Fords have had problems with eroded impeller pumps. It isn't clear
whether the impellers are steel or aluminum, magnesium, or other metal, but
the picture I saw was clearly of metal. IIRC dissimilar metals in inadequate
coolant were involved.
Mike
01-19-2007 | 11:50 PM
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Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
news:Xns98BDD3D9F42BCjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84...
> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
> news:V4-dnTJn2ZvG8SzYnZ2dnUVZ_sninZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>
>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in news:L9-dnexQr-
>>> 2Ppy3YnZ2dnUVZ_vrinZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>>>
>>>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>>> <snip>
>>>>> Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.
>>>> pump can't wear in a way that reduces flow - there's no parts that
>>>> touch.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> is the impeller plastic or metal?
>>> IMO,plastic can degrade,even immersed in the coolant.
>>>
>> metal. you're right, it can corrode, but rarely does. i wouldn't
>> call degradation wear, but yes, that's possible.
>>
>
> ISTR reading somewhere about a water pump impeller that had worn away.It
> didn't say whether the impeller was plastic or metal.
>
Some Fords have had problems with eroded impeller pumps. It isn't clear
whether the impellers are steel or aluminum, magnesium, or other metal, but
the picture I saw was clearly of metal. IIRC dissimilar metals in inadequate
coolant were involved.
Mike
news:Xns98BDD3D9F42BCjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84...
> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
> news:V4-dnTJn2ZvG8SzYnZ2dnUVZ_sninZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>
>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in news:L9-dnexQr-
>>> 2Ppy3YnZ2dnUVZ_vrinZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>>>
>>>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>>> <snip>
>>>>> Maybe he's got a worn water pump too.
>>>> pump can't wear in a way that reduces flow - there's no parts that
>>>> touch.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> is the impeller plastic or metal?
>>> IMO,plastic can degrade,even immersed in the coolant.
>>>
>> metal. you're right, it can corrode, but rarely does. i wouldn't
>> call degradation wear, but yes, that's possible.
>>
>
> ISTR reading somewhere about a water pump impeller that had worn away.It
> didn't say whether the impeller was plastic or metal.
>
Some Fords have had problems with eroded impeller pumps. It isn't clear
whether the impellers are steel or aluminum, magnesium, or other metal, but
the picture I saw was clearly of metal. IIRC dissimilar metals in inadequate
coolant were involved.
Mike
01-20-2007 | 03:25 AM
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Re: Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
"Michael Pardee" wrote:
>"Tegger" <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130...
>> Jim Yanik <jyanik RemoveThis @abuse.gov> wrote in
>> news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:
>>
>>> Tegger <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in
>>
>>>>
>>>> It’s not his thermostat. I’m sure of that.
>>>>
>>>
>>> at that age,it’s certainly suspect.
>>
>>
>>
>> There’s certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing
>the thermostat
>> while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is
>not the
>> OP’s
>> particular problem here. See my other post.
>>
>
>That’s my view. The thermostat is a good target because
>it’s inexpensive and
>probably due for replacement while the coolant is drained, but the
>symptoms
>are pretty classic for a plugged radiator. The plastic tanks in the
>radiator
>are also plotting to crack, I’m sure.
>
>Remember, ’pinkfloyd’ - OEM only on the thermostat and be
>sure the system is
>properly purged of air when the system is refilled with Honda premix
>(never
>add tap water).
>
>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
Controls
>for
>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>
>Mike
I apologize, but I don’t understand about setting the controls for the
’Heart of the Sun and still stay cool’.
Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
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>"Tegger" <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130...
>> Jim Yanik <jyanik RemoveThis @abuse.gov> wrote in
>> news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:
>>
>>> Tegger <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in
>>
>>>>
>>>> It’s not his thermostat. I’m sure of that.
>>>>
>>>
>>> at that age,it’s certainly suspect.
>>
>>
>>
>> There’s certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing
>the thermostat
>> while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is
>not the
>> OP’s
>> particular problem here. See my other post.
>>
>
>That’s my view. The thermostat is a good target because
>it’s inexpensive and
>probably due for replacement while the coolant is drained, but the
>symptoms
>are pretty classic for a plugged radiator. The plastic tanks in the
>radiator
>are also plotting to crack, I’m sure.
>
>Remember, ’pinkfloyd’ - OEM only on the thermostat and be
>sure the system is
>properly purged of air when the system is refilled with Honda premix
>(never
>add tap water).
>
>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
Controls
>for
>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>
>Mike
I apologize, but I don’t understand about setting the controls for the
’Heart of the Sun and still stay cool’.
Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
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01-20-2007 | 03:25 AM
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"Michael Pardee" wrote:
>"Tegger" <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130...
>> Jim Yanik <jyanik RemoveThis @abuse.gov> wrote in
>> news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:
>>
>>> Tegger <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in
>>
>>>>
>>>> It’s not his thermostat. I’m sure of that.
>>>>
>>>
>>> at that age,it’s certainly suspect.
>>
>>
>>
>> There’s certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing
>the thermostat
>> while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is
>not the
>> OP’s
>> particular problem here. See my other post.
>>
>
>That’s my view. The thermostat is a good target because
>it’s inexpensive and
>probably due for replacement while the coolant is drained, but the
>symptoms
>are pretty classic for a plugged radiator. The plastic tanks in the
>radiator
>are also plotting to crack, I’m sure.
>
>Remember, ’pinkfloyd’ - OEM only on the thermostat and be
>sure the system is
>properly purged of air when the system is refilled with Honda premix
>(never
>add tap water).
>
>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
Controls
>for
>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>
>Mike
I apologize, but I don’t understand about setting the controls for the
’Heart of the Sun and still stay cool’.
Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
--
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>"Tegger" <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130...
>> Jim Yanik <jyanik RemoveThis @abuse.gov> wrote in
>> news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:
>>
>>> Tegger <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in
>>
>>>>
>>>> It’s not his thermostat. I’m sure of that.
>>>>
>>>
>>> at that age,it’s certainly suspect.
>>
>>
>>
>> There’s certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing
>the thermostat
>> while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is
>not the
>> OP’s
>> particular problem here. See my other post.
>>
>
>That’s my view. The thermostat is a good target because
>it’s inexpensive and
>probably due for replacement while the coolant is drained, but the
>symptoms
>are pretty classic for a plugged radiator. The plastic tanks in the
>radiator
>are also plotting to crack, I’m sure.
>
>Remember, ’pinkfloyd’ - OEM only on the thermostat and be
>sure the system is
>properly purged of air when the system is refilled with Honda premix
>(never
>add tap water).
>
>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
Controls
>for
>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>
>Mike
I apologize, but I don’t understand about setting the controls for the
’Heart of the Sun and still stay cool’.
Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
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01-20-2007 | 03:25 AM
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"Michael Pardee" wrote:
>"Tegger" <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130...
>> Jim Yanik <jyanik RemoveThis @abuse.gov> wrote in
>> news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:
>>
>>> Tegger <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in
>>
>>>>
>>>> It’s not his thermostat. I’m sure of that.
>>>>
>>>
>>> at that age,it’s certainly suspect.
>>
>>
>>
>> There’s certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing
>the thermostat
>> while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is
>not the
>> OP’s
>> particular problem here. See my other post.
>>
>
>That’s my view. The thermostat is a good target because
>it’s inexpensive and
>probably due for replacement while the coolant is drained, but the
>symptoms
>are pretty classic for a plugged radiator. The plastic tanks in the
>radiator
>are also plotting to crack, I’m sure.
>
>Remember, ’pinkfloyd’ - OEM only on the thermostat and be
>sure the system is
>properly purged of air when the system is refilled with Honda premix
>(never
>add tap water).
>
>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
Controls
>for
>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>
>Mike
I apologize, but I don’t understand about setting the controls for the
’Heart of the Sun and still stay cool’.
Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
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>"Tegger" <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130...
>> Jim Yanik <jyanik RemoveThis @abuse.gov> wrote in
>> news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:
>>
>>> Tegger <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in
>>
>>>>
>>>> It’s not his thermostat. I’m sure of that.
>>>>
>>>
>>> at that age,it’s certainly suspect.
>>
>>
>>
>> There’s certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing
>the thermostat
>> while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is
>not the
>> OP’s
>> particular problem here. See my other post.
>>
>
>That’s my view. The thermostat is a good target because
>it’s inexpensive and
>probably due for replacement while the coolant is drained, but the
>symptoms
>are pretty classic for a plugged radiator. The plastic tanks in the
>radiator
>are also plotting to crack, I’m sure.
>
>Remember, ’pinkfloyd’ - OEM only on the thermostat and be
>sure the system is
>properly purged of air when the system is refilled with Honda premix
>(never
>add tap water).
>
>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
Controls
>for
>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>
>Mike
I apologize, but I don’t understand about setting the controls for the
’Heart of the Sun and still stay cool’.
Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
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01-20-2007 | 03:25 AM
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Re: Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
"Michael Pardee" wrote:
>"Tegger" <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130...
>> Jim Yanik <jyanik RemoveThis @abuse.gov> wrote in
>> news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:
>>
>>> Tegger <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in
>>
>>>>
>>>> It’s not his thermostat. I’m sure of that.
>>>>
>>>
>>> at that age,it’s certainly suspect.
>>
>>
>>
>> There’s certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing
>the thermostat
>> while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is
>not the
>> OP’s
>> particular problem here. See my other post.
>>
>
>That’s my view. The thermostat is a good target because
>it’s inexpensive and
>probably due for replacement while the coolant is drained, but the
>symptoms
>are pretty classic for a plugged radiator. The plastic tanks in the
>radiator
>are also plotting to crack, I’m sure.
>
>Remember, ’pinkfloyd’ - OEM only on the thermostat and be
>sure the system is
>properly purged of air when the system is refilled with Honda premix
>(never
>add tap water).
>
>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
Controls
>for
>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>
>Mike
I apologize, but I don’t understand about setting the controls for the
’Heart of the Sun and still stay cool’.
Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
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>"Tegger" <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>news:Xns98BCD97CFDB95tegger@207.14.116.130...
>> Jim Yanik <jyanik RemoveThis @abuse.gov> wrote in
>> news:Xns98BC6EBF3678Bjyanikkuanet@64.209.0.84:
>>
>>> Tegger <tegger RemoveThis @tegger.c0m> wrote in
>>
>>>>
>>>> It’s not his thermostat. I’m sure of that.
>>>>
>>>
>>> at that age,it’s certainly suspect.
>>
>>
>>
>> There’s certainly no harm (and lots of good!) in replacing
>the thermostat
>> while the cooling system is in dry-dock, but the thermostat is
>not the
>> OP’s
>> particular problem here. See my other post.
>>
>
>That’s my view. The thermostat is a good target because
>it’s inexpensive and
>probably due for replacement while the coolant is drained, but the
>symptoms
>are pretty classic for a plugged radiator. The plastic tanks in the
>radiator
>are also plotting to crack, I’m sure.
>
>Remember, ’pinkfloyd’ - OEM only on the thermostat and be
>sure the system is
>properly purged of air when the system is refilled with Honda premix
>(never
>add tap water).
>
>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
Controls
>for
>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>
>Mike
I apologize, but I don’t understand about setting the controls for the
’Heart of the Sun and still stay cool’.
Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
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01-20-2007 | 09:43 AM
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Re: Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
"pinkfloyd" <none@000.com> wrote in message
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> "Michael Pardee" wrote:
>>
>>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
> Controls
>>for
>>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>>
>>Mike
>
> I apologize, but I don't understand about setting the controls for the
> 'Heart of the Sun and still stay cool'.
>
> Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
>
"Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" is from 'Umma Gumma' - my fave
Pink Floyd album ;-)
Mike
news:966203_4ae978ba86eac48389a773fcc49d4e93@autob oardz.com...
> "Michael Pardee" wrote:
>>
>>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
> Controls
>>for
>>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>>
>>Mike
>
> I apologize, but I don't understand about setting the controls for the
> 'Heart of the Sun and still stay cool'.
>
> Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
>
"Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" is from 'Umma Gumma' - my fave
Pink Floyd album ;-)
Mike
01-20-2007 | 09:43 AM
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Re: Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
"pinkfloyd" <none@000.com> wrote in message
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> "Michael Pardee" wrote:
>>
>>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
> Controls
>>for
>>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>>
>>Mike
>
> I apologize, but I don't understand about setting the controls for the
> 'Heart of the Sun and still stay cool'.
>
> Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
>
"Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" is from 'Umma Gumma' - my fave
Pink Floyd album ;-)
Mike
news:966203_4ae978ba86eac48389a773fcc49d4e93@autob oardz.com...
> "Michael Pardee" wrote:
>>
>>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
> Controls
>>for
>>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>>
>>Mike
>
> I apologize, but I don't understand about setting the controls for the
> 'Heart of the Sun and still stay cool'.
>
> Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
>
"Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" is from 'Umma Gumma' - my fave
Pink Floyd album ;-)
Mike
01-20-2007 | 09:43 AM
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Re: Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
"pinkfloyd" <none@000.com> wrote in message
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> "Michael Pardee" wrote:
>>
>>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
> Controls
>>for
>>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>>
>>Mike
>
> I apologize, but I don't understand about setting the controls for the
> 'Heart of the Sun and still stay cool'.
>
> Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
>
"Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" is from 'Umma Gumma' - my fave
Pink Floyd album ;-)
Mike
news:966203_4ae978ba86eac48389a773fcc49d4e93@autob oardz.com...
> "Michael Pardee" wrote:
>>
>>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
> Controls
>>for
>>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>>
>>Mike
>
> I apologize, but I don't understand about setting the controls for the
> 'Heart of the Sun and still stay cool'.
>
> Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
>
"Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" is from 'Umma Gumma' - my fave
Pink Floyd album ;-)
Mike
01-20-2007 | 09:43 AM
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Re: Re: Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
"pinkfloyd" <none@000.com> wrote in message
news:966203_4ae978ba86eac48389a773fcc49d4e93@autob oardz.com...
> "Michael Pardee" wrote:
>>
>>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
> Controls
>>for
>>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>>
>>Mike
>
> I apologize, but I don't understand about setting the controls for the
> 'Heart of the Sun and still stay cool'.
>
> Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
>
"Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" is from 'Umma Gumma' - my fave
Pink Floyd album ;-)
Mike
news:966203_4ae978ba86eac48389a773fcc49d4e93@autob oardz.com...
> "Michael Pardee" wrote:
>>
>>When you replace the radiator and thermostat, you can Set the
> Controls
>>for
>>the Heart of the Sun and still stay cool. ;-)
>>
>>Mike
>
> I apologize, but I don't understand about setting the controls for the
> 'Heart of the Sun and still stay cool'.
>
> Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
>
"Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" is from 'Umma Gumma' - my fave
Pink Floyd album ;-)
Mike
01-20-2007 | 02:09 PM
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Re: 95 Accord runs hot on freeway
Anybody check to lower hose on the radiator,I have heard of a lower hose
that would collapse at high RPM from the water pump.
The lower hose contains a stint when new to prevent this from happening.
That stint maybe rusted away allowing this action to take place.
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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> pinkfloyd <none@000.com> wrote in news:965002
> _e0d918b8d5f7b207ad5d229ebae4e321@autoboardz.com:
>
>> I have a 95 Accord which starts to run hot after about 15 to 20
>> minutes of driving on the freeway. It runs at normal temperature on
>> surface streets. I know for sure that the fans are working properly.
>>
>> I've taken it to 2 mechanics and one says it's the main fan motor and
>> possibly the thermostat. The other mechanic thinks the radiator needs
>> to be replaced due to a clog, and if not that, then it is most likely
>> the head gasket leaking. I'm really confused here. Any help would be
>> greatly appreciated.
>>
>
>
>
> If it runs fine on city street but not on the highway, it's most likely a
> clogged rad.
>
> A test: Next time it starts to overheat, turn the car's interior heater on
> full-hot, along with the fan on full-blast. Does this make the needle go
> down? If so, the rad isn't cooling properly.
>
> One thing to check is the fins at the bottom of the rad. If they corrode
> and turn to dust, the rad will be unable to shed heat efficiently.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
that would collapse at high RPM from the water pump.
The lower hose contains a stint when new to prevent this from happening.
That stint maybe rusted away allowing this action to take place.
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns98BB64321E61Etegger@207.14.116.130...
> pinkfloyd <none@000.com> wrote in news:965002
> _e0d918b8d5f7b207ad5d229ebae4e321@autoboardz.com:
>
>> I have a 95 Accord which starts to run hot after about 15 to 20
>> minutes of driving on the freeway. It runs at normal temperature on
>> surface streets. I know for sure that the fans are working properly.
>>
>> I've taken it to 2 mechanics and one says it's the main fan motor and
>> possibly the thermostat. The other mechanic thinks the radiator needs
>> to be replaced due to a clog, and if not that, then it is most likely
>> the head gasket leaking. I'm really confused here. Any help would be
>> greatly appreciated.
>>
>
>
>
> If it runs fine on city street but not on the highway, it's most likely a
> clogged rad.
>
> A test: Next time it starts to overheat, turn the car's interior heater on
> full-hot, along with the fan on full-blast. Does this make the needle go
> down? If so, the rad isn't cooling properly.
>
> One thing to check is the fins at the bottom of the rad. If they corrode
> and turn to dust, the rad will be unable to shed heat efficiently.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/