Radiator Out? Radiator Line leak?

1994 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
190,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NODNARBZ
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smelling radiator fluid after 20 min of drive time. Radiator was replaced less than a year ago. Looks to be a liquid residue under one end of the radiator. At one point though, it smells kind of like burnt rubber as well. The timing belt looks fine and doesn't seem to be rubbing on anything.
Feb 19, 2011 at 6:41 PM
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NODNARBZ
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It's a 1994 Toyota Camry - not a 4Runner.
Feb 19, 2011 at 6:42 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the coolant depleting?
Have you checked the level in radiator?
Feb 19, 2011 at 7:45 PM
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NODNARBZ
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I've checked the coolant tank and it seems to be full - doesn't seem to be going down at all.
Feb 19, 2011 at 9:06 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Coolant tank not depeleting could be due to a fault with the radiator cap or a leak in the return hose circuit.

When engine is cold, check the coolant level in radiator by removing the radiator cap, that is more critical.
Feb 20, 2011 at 12:25 PM