What size is the hose from. . .

[217gsr]

What size is the coolant hose from the intake manifold to underneath the throttle body?

[JRCivic]

5/16" inside diameter.

[217gsr]

Thanks Jim. I used a 3/8" fuel hose instead. I couldn't find anything that was exactly 5/16" ID. When I start my car, the idle hunts "a little bit" (not drastically, maybe up and down less than 500 rpm). Could this be because of a larger hose to the thermo sensor? Once the car is warm, all is good.

[exciv2000]

I'd say just bypass the coolant line to the throttle. I did. Intake temps are down approx. 1-2% I think, and every little bit helps. Someone said to me it would suck trying to get it started and idle in the winter, but I have yet to have a problem with it

[217gsr]

I know there's another post about this, but exactly how do I do that?

I live in Socal. . .any weather concerns that I should know about before I do this?

[JRCivic]

You probably have a failing Thermo valve... I can quickly help you diagnose it if you call me tomorrow. Also, I can walk you through bypassing the coolant through the T/B at the same time.

Your instructions:
Start your car and let it idle for 15 minutes. Remove your intake tube from the throttle body so that you can easily access the inside of it by hand. Grab a pair of Mechanix gloves... and then call me.

[217gsr]

No can do, Jim. Got class till 3. I think it'll be 6 in AL by then. If I have some time during the day, I'll try giving you a call anyways. [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

[JRCivic]

Joe,

I am in the Central time zone, so it is actually only TWO hours later here than at your house. Also, I do not close until 6:30pm, so you should have plenty of time to call.
I am always here when you need me... just call when it is convenient for you.

[217gsr]

Sounds good Jim.

By the way, I just finished replacing my shock, and once again, you were right. [img]wink.gif[/img]

The shaft was covered in oil, and it moved freely inside the shock body (up and down). With the new shock installed, ride is once again smooth as glass. [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img] Thanks again!

[exciv2000]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=2 face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><table border="0" width="90%" bgcolor="#333333" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0"><tr><td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" bgcolor="#FF9900"><tr><td width="100%" bgcolor=""><font size=2 face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 217gsr:
Sounds good Jim.

By the way, I just finished replacing my shock, and once again, you were right. [img]wink.gif[/img]

The shaft was covered in oil, and it moved freely inside the shock body (up and down). With the new shock installed, ride is once again smooth as glass. [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img] Thanks again!</font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>

Glad it wasn't the castor bean oil... being without boost for a couple of days is like going without sex for a LONG time = NOT FUN!! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]