"DesignGuy" <dontbother@nowhere.com> wrote in
news:sL9Qd.1522$4q6.638@attbi_s01:

>

>
> I'm confused. I was thinking that was the thermo switch/sensor, since
> it labeled such on the FAQ:
> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/overh...ndex/index.htm
> (photo next to "Thermo Sensor Check")
>
> Are the thermo sensor/thermostat one and the same?


No. The thermostat is a big round mechanical thing about 2" in diameter.
It's inserted into the coolant stream and is supposed to block coolant flow
until a proper temperature is reached. The only way to change it is to
drain the coolant and remove the thermostat housing.

http://tegger.com/hondafaq/misc/thermostat.jpg

All the other things are electronic and serve to turn fans on and such.
They might tap into the coolant stream so they can sense the temperature,
but you can usually change them without draining the coolant.



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