toyota running hot

1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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RCHAN
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water not cerculating in my 1986 4-runner changed thermostat checked water pump and rad.
Aug 13, 2011 at 1:05 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Could be a faulty new thermostat, does the one you have fitted have a bleed hole?
Aug 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM
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RCHAN
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yes it has a bleed hole i also checked hose to see if they colapse when it warms up hoses are good i took thermostat out does not run hot as fast but temperture still rises
Aug 14, 2011 at 2:33 PM
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