97 GSR Overheating help

[david068513]

easy if you know what your doing, you have to remove the crank pulley, cover, and timing belt....

This is my first import and non v8 car. I might have a hard time with this lol

[punkr6]

This is my first import and non v8 car. I might have a hard time with this lol

where are you located, got any friends that work on hondas ?

[david068513]

where are you located, got any friends that work on hondas ?

Gainesville ga and no I don't

[DirtyMechanic]

The bottom rad hose is still cold is the problem, even after it running for a pretty long time. Since I changed the t stat it hasn't got hot. Stays right In the same place once warmed up. So why is the bottom hose still cold?

if its not overheating then you dont have a problem.. just drive it. the bottom hose i hope isnt hot or warm or else that radiator isnt doing what its suppose to do... you know lower the coolant temps... duh.... if you changed the t-stat and its not over heating you found your problem. stop trying to over diagnos a problem when you fixed it already. geez. and yes it probably the weather keeping the lower colder than normal... seeing the temps arent really above 40 for very long.

If you changed out the thermostat and it is no longer over heating then I dont see what the problem is... I wouldnt worry to much about the hose not warming up, unless its causing the car to over heat... But from what I have seen, the bottom hose not heating up means its the water pump... It could just be the weather oustide helping the car to remain cool. Wait until warmer weather and see what happens then...

or t-stat that he already replaced and fixed his overheating issue.

[Hektik]

or t-stat that he already replaced and fixed his overheating issue.

well yea but he already changed that lol...


I say ride it until it starts to overheat again... keep an eye on the coolant and the oil just to make sure you dont have a head gasket problem. Which could lead to something worse.. Other wise I would say youre alright....

ps changing out the water pump, if its your first time can be a pita. But definately do-able, with a few hours to spare and some company cause working on your car alone in the cold just plain sucks .lol...GL

[david068513]

Yes but the hose shouldn't be that cold it's like nothing is flowing through it. Very cold. Thanks for your help