1986 Toyota Corolla corolla still getting hot

1986 TOYOTA COROLLA
190,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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Hi, I have a problem with my car still overheating. its done 190000kms, i have had the water pump,thormosat replaced,radiator flushed,radiator fins blown out. still it sits between half way and three quarter way when driving, i have to drop down to 70 -80 kms to keep the temp steady. do you have any ideas.
Nov 1, 2009 at 2:53 PM
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Are you boiling over?

Could be airlock try bleeding it don't -check and test the coolant temperature sensor might be out of calibration and if it has aan engine temperature gauge switch check that too.
Nov 1, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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