Thermostat

Hi there! ok on sat i went to try to replace my thermostat on a 1993 Acura integra RS and could not find the THERMOSTAT! isnt it the upper rad hose that connects to the engine?? am i wrong? i disconnected a couple different pipes and couldnt find it anywere.

I’ve never changed the thermostat in my car (yet!), but I would highly recommend getting the chilton/haynes manual on the car. Like all of their manuals, it’s got everything you need, and can be picked up at your local auto parts store usually. I changed my alternator and front-left CV joint this weekend following the book, and everything was to the letter.