Overheating 1997 Toyota Camry LE V6

Asked by Lakota Jul 03, 2020 at 03:30 AM about the 1997 Toyota Camry LE V6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I replaced the radiator and thermostat today. Started it up
let it run for about 15 minutes. Gauge rose 3 quarters of
the way and held for a minute. Steam coming from front of
engine somewhere. Took it out and it started getting
hotter. What next?

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brotherben answered 3 years ago

Does the fan come on at operating temperature? If not, that's the problem, if so, it's the water pump.

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