"3rd & Long" <defense@sec.fb> wrote in
news:hcvm58$kbo$1@news.albasani.net:

> "Tegger" <invalid@invalid.inv> wrote in message
> news:Xns9CBA64AD49C93tegger@208.90.168.18...
>> Gene Wagenbreth <genewxxx@isi-OS4> wrote in
>> news:hcsheg$33m@venera.isi.edu:
>>
>>
>> Sure does sound like a sticking thermostat. I'll bet it's crappy
>> aftermarket, too.
>>
>> The heater feed is independent of the thermostat, so it will work
>> even when
>> the engine is cold and the thermostat is closed.
>>
>> Try a new OEM Honda thermostat. About $40 or so and worth every
>> penny.
>>
>
> I doubt Honda manufactures their own thermostats -- instead buying
> them from one of the high quality specialty manufacturers-- as they do
> for so many parts and subassemblies of the car.
>
> Why not just buy a high quality well designed/manufactured aftermarket
> part -- not just some Big Box POS-- and save the extra dough?
>
>
>

how do you KNOW the aftermarket part is "well-designed/manufactured"?
At least with a true Honda part,you know it meets all specs.

Now,if you could find out who is Honda's OEM manufacturer for that part...
then you could go buy it aftermarket.

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