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Malhar95

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i recently noticed, that my gauge reads hot sometimes and then drops quickly, first time it did that i checked the coolant, was a little low added water,

and then it does it randomly, coolants level is good. however when i turn the blower on (with temp to hot and AC button on) the needle comes down.


i also noticed the first day, that its leaking from where the bottom radiator hose connects to the engine, above the transmission area.
but yesterday when i was filling up gas, (it wasnt over heating or anything, i just checked) i saw its not leaking from there, but its quit wet under the coolant reservior and it was bubbling.

im guessing its the thermostat, but any input from you guys? how do i diagnose a thermostat, other than taking it out and puting it in a hot pan?


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- Malhar95   overheating st   Feb 24, 2013 - 8:44 PM
- - Smaay   i dont think its the thermostat. i think you have ...   Feb 25, 2013 - 9:34 AM
|- - Malhar95   QUOTE (Smaay @ Feb 25, 2013 - 10:34 ...   Feb 25, 2013 - 10:16 PM
- - homebuilder   I had an issue with intermittent over heating. It ...   Feb 25, 2013 - 10:59 AM
- - rm240sx   Well I was just going to post the EXACT same thing...   Feb 25, 2013 - 4:40 PM
- - rm240sx   Hey man I just ran to the autoparts store and boug...   Feb 26, 2013 - 11:13 AM
- - Galcobar   First thing you have to do is identify and correct...   Feb 26, 2013 - 9:10 PM
|- - Malhar95   QUOTE (Galcobar @ Feb 26, 2013 - 9:1...   Feb 27, 2013 - 12:26 AM
- - Malhar95   I got a chance to work on if today, when my brothe...   Mar 2, 2013 - 5:53 PM
- - Malhar95   UPDATE: I lifter the car to drain the water out, s...   Mar 3, 2013 - 2:41 PM
- - Malhar95   need help guys any ideas what i should change/chec...   Mar 6, 2013 - 5:02 PM
- - rm240sx   It could be your hoses that are collapsing are wea...   Mar 6, 2013 - 6:54 PM
|- - Malhar95   QUOTE (rm240sx @ Mar 6, 2013 - 7:54 ...   Mar 7, 2013 - 9:42 PM
- - Gwerder   Replace the thermostat anyways, if it'll help ...   Mar 8, 2013 - 12:31 AM
- - ILoveMySilly97   I had this very same problem but mines a 5sfe. I s...   Mar 8, 2013 - 11:31 AM
- - rm240sx   Ok you know your car is overheating due to coolant...   Mar 8, 2013 - 7:14 PM
|- - Malhar95   QUOTE (rm240sx @ Mar 8, 2013 - 7:14 ...   Mar 8, 2013 - 10:18 PM
- - rm240sx   yep sounds like a plan.. I hope its an easy fix fo...   Mar 9, 2013 - 7:47 AM
- - FrankB2   Regarding thermostats and gases: I had an Olds Cut...   Mar 9, 2013 - 8:48 AM
- - Galcobar   That's why Toyota thermostats are equipped wit...   Mar 9, 2013 - 4:36 PM
- - nsxtypeR   Have you tried a new radiator cap? If it is broken...   Mar 10, 2013 - 3:13 AM
- - Malhar95   Yea first thing I replaced.   Mar 10, 2013 - 3:48 AM
- - 99celiGT   replace your thermostat if you havent yet, also yo...   Mar 12, 2013 - 12:04 PM
|- - ILoveMySilly97   QUOTE (99celiGT @ Mar 12, 2013 - 10...   Mar 12, 2013 - 1:46 PM
- - Malhar95   wouldnt pressure testing the cooling system show m...   Mar 12, 2013 - 4:45 PM
|- - ILoveMySilly97   QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Mar 12, 2013 - 2:4...   Mar 12, 2013 - 5:12 PM
|- - Malhar95   QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Mar 12, 2013 - 5...   Mar 12, 2013 - 6:04 PM
- - Malhar95   Dealer called back said its the head gasket...I...   Mar 13, 2013 - 2:57 PM
|- - ILoveMySilly97   QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Mar 13, 2013 - 12...   Mar 13, 2013 - 3:13 PM
|- - Malhar95   QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Mar 13, 2013 - 4...   Mar 13, 2013 - 3:19 PM
- - Smaay   holy crap man. 2200 that robbery! you need to ...   Mar 13, 2013 - 3:26 PM
|- - Malhar95   QUOTE (Smaay @ Mar 13, 2013 - 4:26 P...   Mar 13, 2013 - 3:27 PM
- - Smaay   yes to all your answers, he can do the swap, he ca...   Mar 14, 2013 - 10:43 AM
- - Malhar95   Another shop said its the radiator. Does that soun...   Mar 19, 2013 - 6:11 PM
- - Box   If it was the head gasket you'd have oil in th...   Mar 19, 2013 - 6:35 PM
|- - Malhar95   QUOTE (Box @ Mar 19, 2013 - 6:35 PM)...   Mar 20, 2013 - 9:29 AM
- - richee3   You can pick up a good replacement radiator pretty...   Mar 20, 2013 - 9:49 AM
- - cheela   yeah I would just replace the radiator, I drove on...   Mar 20, 2013 - 9:56 AM
- - Malhar95   Well here's the situation, Option 1. Assuming...   Mar 20, 2013 - 10:23 AM
- - Smaay   im confused, what shop has this warranty? whats th...   Mar 20, 2013 - 11:09 AM
|- - Malhar95   QUOTE (Smaay @ Mar 20, 2013 - 11:09 ...   Mar 20, 2013 - 11:17 AM
- - Box   Headgasket set isn't that expensive from Rock ...   Mar 20, 2013 - 12:00 PM
- - rave2n   I have a spare rad for the ST if you are intereste...   Mar 20, 2013 - 12:12 PM
- - Smaay   if you have warranty on it, take it to them and sa...   Mar 20, 2013 - 12:31 PM
|- - cheela   QUOTE (Smaay @ Mar 20, 2013 - 12:31 ...   Mar 20, 2013 - 1:01 PM
|- - Malhar95   QUOTE (cheela @ Mar 20, 2013 - 1:01 ...   Mar 20, 2013 - 1:09 PM
- - Malhar95   Yea I might not get anything replaced from the sho...   Mar 20, 2013 - 12:37 PM
|- - Box   QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Mar 20, 2013 - 12...   Mar 20, 2013 - 12:44 PM
|- - rave2n   QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Mar 20, 2013 - 1:3...   Mar 20, 2013 - 12:52 PM
- - Malhar95   I finally got a chance to work on this car yesterd...   Apr 22, 2013 - 2:24 PM
- - Box   Thermostat from the parts house should be fine. O...   Apr 23, 2013 - 12:34 AM
- - Malhar95   for whoever cares: i ended up replacing the radia...   Apr 25, 2013 - 7:24 PM
- - Box   *Does the being right dance*   Apr 25, 2013 - 7:43 PM


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