1998 Toyota 4Runner Overheating

1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JRUDZINSKAS
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She was running fine until my wife was in car pool picking up the kids from school. After about 10-20 minutes sitting idle in the Savannah,GA heat 90+ degrees and humid, it overheated and then once she started moving again it would cool off almost immediately and be fine. I decided to replace the water pump, thermostat, and radiator figuring it was one of those malfunctioning. It is still overheating when sitting idle? What else could the problem be?
HELP???
Oct 20, 2008 at 5:21 AM
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CAMERONBRIA
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Check the fan operation. The fan clutch may be stuck, only operating when engine speed is increased and not correctly at idle.
Oct 26, 2008 at 10:41 AM
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JRUDZINSKAS
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Thanks for the input! I guess I did forget to replace one element! I thought I got them all!

Have a GREAT day!
Oct 27, 2008 at 7:06 AM
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