starting radiator

1995 TOYOTA PICKUP
54,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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JALINDA
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my toyota truck had a hole in radiator so i went and bought a new one and replaced it it started but got hot rather quickly don't know if that is the thermostat or head gasket but i went out today and it turns over but will not fire up what could be wrong
Apr 11, 2011 at 7:13 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Was engine run rather hot with old radiator? suspect headgasket failure
Apr 11, 2011 at 7:35 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Pull all the spark plugs out and crank the engine to see if it spits any coolant or if there is any on the plugs.
Apr 11, 2011 at 7:41 PM
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