The 2001 Honda Civic was the first year for the 7th generation of the perennial favorite for Honda enthusiasts. This was also the generation that sparked the "tuner" craze amongst those who love adding aftermarket performance auto parts to get the most horsepower and unique look out of their import vehicles. Even with all of these performance parts on the market, your 2001 Honda Civic is still vulnerable to thermostat failure. A part that costs only a few dollars could end up costing you thousands in engine repair bills if you don't change it as soon as it goes bad.
Instructions
- 1
Locate the aluminum t-stat housing. The housing holds the thermostat into the engine and acts as a connector for the upper radiator hose. The easiest way to locate it is to trace the upper radiator hose from the radiator to the point where it bolts onto the engine.
2Remove the radiator hose from the housing with pliers. The clamp that holds the hose has two tabs. Squeeze the tabs together to loosen pressure on the hose, then pull the hose off the housing.
3Remove the two bolts that hold the t-stat housing onto the engine with a 13mm socket.
4Lift the housing off the engine and remove the gasket and thermostat. The thermostat simply pulls out of the engine with your fingers.
5Wipe the mating surfaces of the t-stat housing and the engine block free of any gasket debris. A shop towel usually works. Use a small scraper if the material sticks.
6Place the new thermostat into the engine with the spring submerged into the radiator fluid. Place the gasket onto the engine block and secure everything into place with the bolts.
7Slide the hose back onto the t-stat housing and secure the hose with the band clamp.
