1998 Honda Civic OVERHEATING

Tiny
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  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
My honda is overheating. I just replaced the thermostat but it still overheats even when I turn the heater on. Before I go spend 2 or 300 bucks on the water pump and timing belt what else could be the cause? The water seems to evaporate after about an hour of driving.
Thursday, May 7th, 2009 AT 5:09 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like you have a coolant leak somewhere if it disappears.

Have a coolant pressure test done.
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Sunday, May 10th, 2009 AT 8:26 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, I noticed water leaking from a hose coming out of the side of the engine. Not sure if you got a honda but its a skinny hose that crosses under/over the bottom radiator hose and connect to the engine just under the distributor. Any idea what hose that is?
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Sunday, May 10th, 2009 AT 10:02 PM
Tiny
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That's a heater hose.
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 AT 5:45 PM

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