5th Gen T-stat Crossrefernce

[Ranger77]

I've been searching and searching and have already asked this, but never got an answer.

Is there a cross reference for thermostats? The dealer wants $35 and I'm not paying that much for a thermostat. I've never heard of any vehicle that used a $35 thermostat.

If nobody knows, can someone post pics of the 5th gen t-stat. I dont mind looking thru t-stats and making one fit.

*EDIT*

Just saw the procedure on how to change it. Who the hell's idea was it to put in there???? LOL Might as well wait a bit and check my valve clearances since I hear a tick tick.

[Darth Bling]

If you've already got the T-Stat out, maybe you could take it to an autoparts store and have them find one that's similar.

Or, maybe even a Honda auto dealership? :unsure:

[Ranger77]

Not out yet. I was gonna replace it this weekend but looks like its gonna take awhile to get the dang thing out. I'm in a tight spot. I have an engine being rebuilt for my vehicle and I know I need to get the valves adjusted on my bike. I dont have insurance or tags for my ninja 250 so thats out of the question.

Guess I'll just keep that right rad covered for now.

The t-stats shaft part looks longer than a vehicles'.

[Ranger77]

If someone could put a digital caliper on it all the way around it and give me the diameter that would be great.

[Rivcyko]

Hold, please,.......5th and 6th gens are the same, aren't they?

[Rivcyko]

5th and 6th ARE the same.

1.730" dia.

2.251" total length

The "Plunger section", (for lack of better term), is off center. I don't recall if NEEDS to be off center or not. (Replaced mine with another stocker).

I sware there was a reference posted, somewhere. Seems like it was out of a Honda car. BUT don't quote me.

[vfrjim2002]

There's a Stant model number that's not a direct drop-in that some folks claim to have modded to fit. I'm looking on this disaster I call my desk and don't see the note with the number, but it may be on the board somewhere.