>I would not expect new bolts to be necessary.

unless you break them. Then be prepared with a drill, tap and die kit. And
new bolt(s).

Not fun, but the location of the thermostat on that gen of civic means it
wouldn't be the end of the world.

t

Elle wrote:
>If this is the first time you have done this, then your own
>actual labor time should be maybe around two hours. It could
>be a lot less if you are handy with cools and removing
>interference on your car to get to the actual thermostat.
>
>Diagrams like
>http://media.honda.co.uk/car/owner/m...l/pdf/10-7.pdf
>and the exploded parts diagram at bkhondaparts.com may be
>helpful.
>
>You want to have a new thermostat gasket; use only an OEM
>thermostat; and have extra coolant (Honda OEM or whatever
>you have been using). You should purge the system of air
>afterwards, or at least top off the radiator and monitor the
>reservoir level (adding coolant as needed) for a week or so
>afterward.
>
>I would not expect new bolts to be necessary.
>
>> How much time should it take to replace an original
>> thermostat in a 1997 Civic? Should I have new bolts on
>> hand in case the original bolts get damage when removing
>> them?

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