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Old 10-26-2010, 10:35 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls View Post
If it's anything like the Insight, then they assume you have a 1/4" drive 10mm socket and extensions for a number of things on the engine. The torque specs on the Honda are low, so 1/4" drive works out great.

Robert

Everything has been easy to get to and work on this 1997 Honda Civic except the thermostat. If I had the right extension the thermostat would be easy to replace. I will buy the extension I need.

A friend of mine who owns an older Honda Civic said it is a good idea to replace the coolant heat sensor because they can go bad and not read the correct temperature.

Within the next year I will probably replace every engine belt in the car, put a new water pump on and replace every radiator hose also. I'm planning on driving this car a very long time and the goal is to never break down. Plus I probably will drive this car on some long distance trips next summer.
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