97 Honda Civic Overheating Problem

[JJSPEC Racing]

Did you make sure you installed the spring side of the thermostat in the housing side that is attatched to the engine. I have seen someone put one backwards and it wont open properly to let the coolant flow. Air is a big possibility also like a lot of people are saying.

[Superbeefy20]

Did you make sure you installed the spring side of the thermostat in the housing side that is attatched to the engine. I have seen someone put one backwards and it wont open properly to let the coolant flow. Air is a big possibility also like a lot of people are saying.

I had my dad replace the thermostat and thermostat switch while I was in class, but he knows what he's doing when it comes to cars.

There might be air in the coolant system. Take your radiator cap off and turn the car on. If there is air in the coolant system, you will see the coolant bubble up every now and then. Do this for about 10 min, and check to see if the fan kicks on.

Same thing happened to me before and this solved my problem. I also replaced everything you listed.

Goodluck.

I'll try what you said. If I do what you said, the air should be out of the coolant system?

And an update. Since the rain is gone, I've noticed a leak. It seems pretty bad too. I haven't had a chance to get a good look under the car, but the fluid is dripping off of the transmission. I've looked near the radiator, thermostat, all my heater hoses, etc. and none of those are leaking. This leak didn't exist before the radiator, thermostat, etc. were installed either. Like I said, its dripping off of the transmission near the rear of the engine.
I think because of the leak, the thermostat isn't getting the necessary water and the fan aint coming on. Any ideas?

[preferredduck]

I had my dad replace the thermostat and thermostat switch while I was in class, but he knows what he's doing when it comes to cars.



I'll try what you said. If I do what you said, the air should be out of the coolant system?

And an update. Since the rain is gone, I've noticed a leak. It seems pretty bad too. I haven't had a chance to get a good look under the car, but the fluid is dripping off of the transmission. I've looked near the radiator, thermostat, all my heater hoses, etc. and none of those are leaking. This leak didn't exist before the radiator, thermostat, etc. were installed either. Like I said, its dripping off of the transmission near the rear of the engine.
I think because of the leak, the thermostat isn't getting the necessary water and the fan aint coming on. Any ideas?

start it up, pop the hood and find the leak first before you blow the head gasket. thats the way to find the the quickest on the upper or lower hose, trust me a hole or crack can be hard to find. make sure you have someone watch the temp guage so you dont overheat it. if you will the system and you dont find the leak then it ma not be circling goos either.

[iNsTuN nOoDoH]

I'd still check the installation of the thermostat, even if your dad knows what he's doing. Everyone makes mistakes. The thermostat also has a little notch that lines up a certain way too. That housing is only 2 bolts to take off and it's also in the rear where you said it's showing signs of leaking.