s2konroids

Whilst at Honda i spoke to one of the tech's who insisted there are 3 bolts for the thermostat housing/to take it out, and you can't get it out from underneath - I've had a quick look and seen the two bolts but i think otherwise. According the service manual there is only 2 bolts.

Has anyone actually replaced it from underneath? i see one bolt is a bit of bugger to get to but an elbow socket with ratchet may do it.

Cheers

richmc

http://www.hondaoriginalparts.com/ho...block_03=19263

Looks like two to me, unless he's thinking of taking the whole pump housing off, even then it's five bolts.

s2konroids

Seen that Rich, yeah i defo seems like two bolts.

unclefester

I can't see space for a 3rd bolt there

s2konroids

Yeah just as i thought and have seen myself. I reckon either a ratchet spanner, elbow ratchet+extension or flexible one should do - but one bolt looks like a tricky bugger.

unclefester

I'd rather remove the hose and try and use a small ring spanner, those bolts look prone to rounding if you don't get the socket on square.