1989 Toyota Corolla car overheating

1989 TOYOTA COROLLA
235,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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Y.RODRIGUEZ
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hello, my car just started overheating, i read the Hanes manual;but... here goes: yes, i have a SMALL leak in the radiator, and the engine>hot/ the radiator hose(front) is not. when i squezzed the hose theres no pressure and the hose is not hot. i had a new water pump put in about 4 yrs ago. i can drive 2 miles and the car will start steaming under the hood. BUT the temp gauge is in the middle.??? HELP!!!
Dec 20, 2009 at 1:40 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the thermostat and water pump, if it continues to overheat get it block and pressure tested.
Dec 20, 2009 at 4:01 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check that cooling fans are working, but a leak in the radiator will most likely be the cause.
Dec 20, 2009 at 9:18 PM
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