cooling problem..., really weird.. Options

[CelicaST_CALI]

ok today i found out a lot about my engine,the old 7afe had around 210,xxx on it and the cooling system failed and the engine got fried.The cause was a little piece of wood that was blocking a T on the overflow of the radiator,the T had the bottom going into the overflow,the left side going to the hose tot eh radiator and the right side was blocked with a piece of wood,now my dad took out the piece of wood the engine would over heated,but then we got the factory L part but the engine overheated again.Now this is a different radiator than the stock one.The engine runs perfectly fine with the lil piece of wood in it..WTF,any ideas?


(valo ill take ur pic off if u want..)

This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: Nov 18, 2007 - 11:23 PM

[Valo666]

u check your thermostat? changed your coolant? got a coolant system pressure check done? it could be alot of things. I would say either go out and buy a coolant tester *like a hydrometer for batteries, about $10*, check the coolant PH, if its low, replace it. If its fine, check your thermostat, alot of the time when thermostats go, its barely noticeable, other times, it causes big problems. And last but not least, pressure check. They will pressurize your entire system and see if there is any change in pressure. Also when this test is done they check the cap too. IE if you got a bad rad, leak, crack in your block, problem with flow.

Theres alot of things that may be causing your overheating, but alot of simple ways to solve it. Worst comes to worst, you replace your engine and spend $300 on a new one.