Engine heat problems!!! - Page 3 - Honda Prelude Forum

bwall · 07-28-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pIERCE

By the way, where in the Mojave are you loacted?

Its about 80 miles north of los angeles

pIERCE · 07-28-2009, 12:20 PM

Oh, do you live in the town of Mojave? I didn't understand you the first time, sorry.

bwall · 07-28-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pIERCE

Oh, do you live in the town of Mojave? I didn't understand you the first time, sorry.

No I live in rosamond if youve heard of itits south of mojave.

I just called the mechanic the thermostat is honda.

pIERCE · 07-28-2009, 01:07 PM

Ahhh, that's a nice hot place. hahahah. Go to a Socal meet, one of these days.

Well Kronn, theres your answer. That probably means it's not the thermo.

Have you looked into the fan switch yet?

Kronn 98SH · 07-28-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bwall

I just called the mechanic the thermostat is honda.

I wouldn't put that much faith into a mechanic. He has every reason to lie and very few reasons to tell the truth. Besides, constantly running that hot can fry a new thermostat like an egg.

If you're adding more than 1 cup (~240ml), chances are that you have a leak. Rent a pressure tester and see where it's spewing.

The air temperature around you isn't going to play much of a role. Mojave or Siberia, the system can handle it. Think about it. The air temperatures might reach 115°F (46°C) but the normal operating temperature for your car is ~210°F (100°C). Thats basically double the temperature of the outside air.

Here in Oklahillbillyoma, the temperature is 100°F+ pretty much every day from May 15 to Sept 15. My temp gauge never moves even 1 bar above dead center (since everything was corrected last year).

pIERCE · 07-28-2009, 02:38 PM

You still don't believe the the thermo is cleard of all charges, kronn. ...However, you amke a good point about the mechanic lying.

I can't believ it's that hot over there, by the way, hahahaha.

Last time I mention this, I swear.

Fan switch.

bwall · 07-28-2009, 02:44 PM

ya im gonna check for any leaks and check the fan switch.

Can i get a pressure tester from autozone or what? or rent it?

pIERCE · 07-28-2009, 03:40 PM

Yes, you should9last time I checked). You just have to pay a deposit on it. You get all of your deposit back when you take it back.

Kronn 98SH · 07-28-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pIERCE

Yes, you should (last time I checked). You just have to pay a deposit on it. You get all of your deposit back when you take it back.

What he said (and I fixed).

bwall · 07-28-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pIERCE

Yes, you should9last time I checked). You just have to pay a deposit on it. You get all of your deposit back when you take it back.

so where can you rent it at?

pIERCE · 07-28-2009, 04:52 PM

Autozone. Just like you said.

bwall · 07-28-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pIERCE

Autozone. Just like you said.

oh and they refund your money after you use it?

Kronn 98SH · 07-28-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pIERCE

You just have to pay a deposit on it. You get all of your deposit back when you take it back.

^ Basic English right there.

bwall · 07-28-2009, 05:19 PM

haha alright then

bwall · 07-28-2009, 11:06 PM

Well I need to get a new radiator cap.

But that still doesnt solve the fans coming on so late.

jdozalbb4 · 04-28-2010, 03:16 PM

i have this sasme problem but i learnt to just live with it for now... my guess is its the switch also cause thats what people that have worked with h's before... i changed the radiator cap also cause they said that might be it but its not...