1995 Toyota Corolla overheating

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MARYB10
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1995 Toyota Corolla Manual

my car overheats only when I am giving gas when coasting temp gage goes down. Changed thermostat didnt fix
May 11, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.

Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.

If the block and pressure test passes check the following: ,Pressure test the Rad. cap,Clogged radiator,air lock in the cooling system ,Fan clutch,Radiator electrical fan,collaspe hoses,water pump.
May 11, 2009 at 6:23 PM
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