94 toyota pickup overheating without t-stat
Asked by Matthew Mar 30, 2017 at 01:06 PM about the 1994 Toyota Pickup 2 Dr DX 4WD Standard Cab SB
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
My truck will overheat after driving barely a mile up the
road. I've replaced the water pump, radiator, and t-stat. I
haven't replaced the fan clutch but can't tell if this one is
bad. I pulled the t-stat and it's still overheating. Any
advice on this problem?
4 Answers
Your cars cooling system needs a t-stat to operate properly. Check the fan out and make sure it is working, you should hear it kick in when the engine is hot. From the web ---- First, run the engine until operating temperature is reached. Next, with the engine off, give the fan blade a gentle spin. If it rotates more than twice, the clutch is worn and needs replacing. If fan rotation is rough or noisy, or the fan fails to turn, the unit is worn out and needs replacement.
Try adding Redline water wetter to the coolant. It will increase the heat transfer efficiency of the coolant.
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