over heating problem
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over heating problem
i am having an overheating problem with my 4runner (22re)
the gauge will go up to the top white line, it hasnt gone into the red yet. but the gauge used to stay in the middle. this is only on the highway, under 40 mph the gauge stays in the middle.
so i replaced the water pump, all belts, and thermostat. and none of that solved the problem. although now it dosent go all the way to the top white line but it gets close.
anyone have any ideas on what might be wrong?
the gauge will go up to the top white line, it hasnt gone into the red yet. but the gauge used to stay in the middle. this is only on the highway, under 40 mph the gauge stays in the middle.
so i replaced the water pump, all belts, and thermostat. and none of that solved the problem. although now it dosent go all the way to the top white line but it gets close.
anyone have any ideas on what might be wrong?
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most likely a clog, could be your temp switch too. i would flush the whole system out really good, pop off the thermo housing and lower hose to the radiator and stick a hose in the top and let it run for a few mins, than flush the radiator too, if nuthing comes out id change your temp switch
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Does the heat work, like blow hot air when it's over heating?
Are the coolant levels lower in the res or rad itself?
Maybe check the rad cap for cracks or worn seals. Get a toyota cap.
Are the coolant levels lower in the res or rad itself?
Maybe check the rad cap for cracks or worn seals. Get a toyota cap.
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the radiator is clean, the heater blows hot air like normal, and there are no leaks in the system (including cap).
im pretty stumped ill try flushing it thurs. if that doesnt work then i guess il talk to a mechanic
im pretty stumped ill try flushing it thurs. if that doesnt work then i guess il talk to a mechanic
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Maybe the temp sensor or gauge itself has gone wonky? Pop the rad cap when it's cold, start it, and let it warm um. Then take a temp reading with a thermometer that can handle that kind of heat....like a laser one.
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it seems like the gauge is working, because it is consistent, and when it shows it is running realy hot the coolant with overflow into the overflow resivour
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my coolant moves in and out of the reservoir at normal operating temperatures. The way I understand it, liquid expands when heated, contracts when cooled. If it didn't have an outlet when your motor warmed up, you'd never be able to keep a gasket in the motor...Not meaning to be rude/act like a jerk. I don't see what coolant in the overflow has to do with overheating. Now if it's over-filling the overflow reservoir...that may be a sign
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my coolant moves in and out of the reservoir at normal operating temperatures. The way I understand it, liquid expands when heated, contracts when cooled. If it didn't have an outlet when your motor warmed up, you'd never be able to keep a gasket in the motor...Not meaning to be rude/act like a jerk. I don't see what coolant in the overflow has to do with overheating. Now if it's over-filling the overflow reservoir...that may be a sign
also where is the temp sensor for the gauge located, and is it cheap and easy to replace?
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