I have a 1993 toyota pick up with a 3.0 v6. I bought the truck and the engine slung a rod. I got a junk yard engine and had it rebuilt. Since I put the rebuilt engine in it keeps overheating at idle. I have made sure that i have no air pockets, replaced the thermostat and replaced the fan clutch. Any ideas on what i should check next.

 

Is it possible to but the head gasket on the wrong side with the distributor.

 

did you put your fan shroud back on?........how's the condition of the radiator and water pump?

 

I put a new fan shroud on the water pump and radiator look good. I just pulled the thermostat out and drilled 2 holes in it. I let it run for 20 min and it did not overheat. I am going to go drive it when the kids get up from there nao I will let you know if it worked.

 

sounds good keep us posted

 

Looks like that fixed it. I took it on a short test drive and have let it sit at idle for another 20 min. The temp has not moved.

 

good to here that some problems get resolved...good luck