Originally Posted by
Spyfunkr
I have developed similiar symptoms in my 92 Accord. Car overheated, then after cooling, while running temp gauge fluctuates, but eventually (after 5-10 mins) stays pegged on hot. First thing I did was flush the system and put a thermostat in. Still have the problem.
Car has 280k miles, a water pump/timing belt replacement will be costly if I pay someone, and a total pain for a weekend mechanic like me if I do it myself.
Any other tests before I make a drastic move?
Thanks, Spy
There are enough differences between the Accord and the Integra that this really should be answered in the proper forum.
When the car overheated, I question whether the head gasket survived.
Was there oil in the coolant when you flushed the system?
Is the motor consuming coolant since it overheated?
All of these are signs of a more serious issue.
If neither symptom occured, the next thing to check is the radiator fan switch. It may sound like a obvious thing to check, but if the thermostatic switch that controls the radiator fan is shot, then coolant temp would creep up in traffic.
Lastly, you are 10,000 miles overdue for a timing belt change. The service interval for the F-series motor in your Accord is 90,000 miles. When that belt snaps, it is very likely that valves and pistons will collide. And it will cost a hell of a lot more to repair the engine than it will to do the preventative maintenance.