Quote Originally Posted by highspeed06 View Post
damn!!! i have the exact same problem. only thing is i got a jdm type r in my hatch.

WHOA WHOA WHOA!

If you are replacing a JDM thermostat you must do things much differently than a measly USDM b16.

FIRST! you must dismantle the motor completely

SECOND! you must wash all the parts in soapy warm water

THIRD! you must put the pieces back together in alphabetical order

FOURTH! you must then use only your hands and a pitchfork, replace the thermostat.

IF THESE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED, YOU WILL HAVE A SIEZED BLOCK WITH HYDROLOCK AND CRANKWALK AND A TORN FLAP VALVE AND A SPUN BEARING IN YOUR BLOCK AND ALL YOUR VALVES WILL NO LONGER WORK.


thank you.