92 civic 1.5L block heater install help plz

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psikelly@gmail.com - 04 Jan 2007 22:12 GMT

Hey guys Im hopin' someone can help me out here. Im going to install
a block heater on my 92 civic DX 1.5L and the instructions that come
with the heater are a little vague. From what I can figure out, it
installs in the coolant drain plug located on the front right of the
block. Just below and to the side of the exhaust manifold. Im hoping
someone can tell me for sure if this is correct before I go and pop out
that plug. Ive only ever installed these heaters on older trucks
that have frost plugs that pop out. Never had to install one like this
before. thanks a ton for any advice you guys can provide on this.
Thanks!

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Tegger - 05 Jan 2007 00:11 GMT

psikelly@gmail.com wrote in news:1167948753.012134.254680
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> Hey guys Im hopin' someone can help me out here. Im going to install
> a block heater on my 92 civic DX 1.5L and the instructions that come
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> before. thanks a ton for any advice you guys can provide on this.
> Thanks!

The plug is between the upper rad hose and the exhaust manifold, just below
the seam between head and block, and almost under the manifold itself. It's
a 19mm socket as I recall.

You will need a three-foot cheater bar on the end of your ratchet. It may
take some effort and may release with a snap that will tingle your fingers.

This is a good time to do a complete change of fluid (with Honda premix).

Remember to open the bleed bolt on the upper rad hose housing when
refilling. Close it up (gently!!!) when fluid begins to dribble out.

And check carefully for leaks afterwards!

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