Diesel engine cooling

2001 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PETERSAMPSON
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Land Cruiser 2001 4,2 diesel.
Engine overheats rapidly
Coolant not hot
Are there fuses for coolant pump / thermostat?
Any other tips?
Far from service station!
Jul 3, 2011 at 5:26 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Thermostat stuck closed, blocked radiator, failed water pump, start here.
Jul 3, 2011 at 6:20 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the coolant level correct? Try removing the thermostat and running engine to see how it goes.
Jul 3, 2011 at 7:42 AM
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