Thermostat housing air leak 4th gen

kris_aka_edu · Post by **kris_aka_edu** » Sun May 26, 2013 12:29 pm

While I've been trying to blead the system I can see bubbles coming from the thermostat housing. I take it this is the reason why my engine is not reaching temperature? Any ideas on quick fixes?

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Sun May 26, 2013 12:57 pm

Tighten up the thermostat housing bolts? Or replace the gasket maybe?

kris_aka_edu · Post by **kris_aka_edu** » Sun May 26, 2013 8:27 pm

It doesn't have a gasket on it. Ive put a gasket gel on it I think it's called quick gasket which you squirt on. I did one of the bolts up so tight I snapped it! So had to find a new one. Oops! Seems to be all tight now however rad cap leaking so next quick purchase!

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Sun May 26, 2013 8:32 pm

Good luck mate, I'm having cooling issues myself...

kris_aka_edu · Post by **kris_aka_edu** » Sun May 26, 2013 8:34 pm

What's up with yours?

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Sun May 26, 2013 8:35 pm

Water pump leaking

kris_aka_edu · Post by **kris_aka_edu** » Sun May 26, 2013 8:39 pm

Ahh damn, while I had mine on the ramp today it looked like I had a big leak when I turned the engine on. I'm hoping it was just the thermo housing, which I managed to fix by myself.. Which I was quite proud of concidering I don't actually know anything about cars!

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Sun May 26, 2013 8:42 pm

Good job bud, fingers crossed your probs are easily solved!
Its bloody typical, I brag about how great Honda's are to all my mates and on the day of the last ever Run To The Sun in Newquay my car dies

kris_aka_edu · Post by **kris_aka_edu** » Sun May 26, 2013 10:02 pm

I do exactly the same! Slag off other makes of cars saying buy a honda and now I'm the same as you with all problems.

Post by **Vtecmec** » Sun May 26, 2013 10:32 pm

Where is it leaking from? The thermostat has a rubber gasket to seal it up, is that fitted? Or is it leaking elsewhere?