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 Jan 10, 2015 - 12:25 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jul 24, '08 From Canoga Park CA. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi there My Celica has been running great and I went on a trip(75mph) to find my fans were not kicking on and my temp was rising above middle to the top of thermometer.
Pretty much had to drive 55 all the rest of the way with heater on). I have searched and read many topics but none seem solved. Idling and in town no problems. Had seen bad fan switch( not the prob new) in fact it isn't hot enough to get the fans on. Unplug fan switch to see fans run(did and they run) Blown head gasket (tailpipe is not smoking at all, oil is fine) Bad thermostat (did replace once before) Bad water pump (I did not replace, don't know how old it is) car has 200000 Tilted car air out/ new anti freeze New radiator (6months old) new cap I am warming it up to watch it and see if it does anything but it doesn't get too warm just sitting there. The gauge goes to the middle at idle. has anyone solved this problem or what should I do next funds are avail for the Celica Thx in advance Edited This post has been edited by xrav22: Jan 11, 2015 - 7:49 PM |
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Jan 10, 2015 - 4:45 PM
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That or another way of testing would be to just check the compression in each cylinder.
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Jan 10, 2015 - 5:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 18, '11 From Cochranville, PA. Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Jan 10, 2015 - 4:45 PM)  That or another way of testing would be to just check the compression in each cylinder. May not show up on a compression check. I wish I had saved the picture. It was the a very small piece of gasket missing from cylinder two to the front coolant passage opening. I had good cold and hot compression, but when I got on the gas it was overheating slowly but steadily. The test is cheap and so is the head gasket, but labor rates make everything expensive. |
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Jan 10, 2015 - 6:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 24, '08 From Canoga Park CA. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Lamont @ Jan 10, 2015 - 5:19 PM) QUOTE (Box @ Jan 10, 2015 - 4:45 PM) That or another way of testing would be to just check the compression in each cylinder. May not show up on a compression check. I wish I had saved the picture. It was the a very small piece of gasket missing from cylinder two to the front coolant passage opening. I had good cold and hot compression, but when I got on the gas it was overheating slowly but steadily. The test is cheap and so is the head gasket, but labor rates make everything expensive. I was wondering about that I don't even know when it started. I will bring it in for the test or buy a test kit anyways does anyone think head gasket seal could be something to try, I have never used it for anything. This post has been edited by xrav22: Jan 10, 2015 - 6:02 PM |
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xrav22 overheating at 60 mph and above Jan 10, 2015 - 12:25 PM
Box If you have the original radiator check the tanks ... Jan 10, 2015 - 12:44 PM Box That or the thermostat is stuck open. If it was t... Jan 10, 2015 - 12:54 PM xrav22 I am thinking that an open thermostat would just k... Jan 10, 2015 - 3:09 PM
Lamont QUOTE (xrav22 @ Jan 10, 2015 - 4:09 ... Jan 10, 2015 - 4:08 PM Box If it were stuck close it'd warm up as normal ... Jan 10, 2015 - 4:07 PM Box I'd just do it right and replace the gasket, g... Jan 10, 2015 - 6:53 PM xrav22 QUOTE (Box @ Jan 10, 2015 - 6:53 PM)... Jan 11, 2015 - 7:49 PM richee3 It's a thermostat issue. It isn't opening ... Jan 10, 2015 - 8:35 PM xrav22 QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 10, 2015 - 8:35... Jan 11, 2015 - 12:43 AM Box So what does Pinky, Blinky, and Clyde use? Jan 10, 2015 - 9:02 PM Box Glad to hear it was a cheap and easy fix! Jan 11, 2015 - 11:39 PM |
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