1988 Toyota Cressida engine gets hot driving up hills

1988 TOYOTA CRESSIDA
92,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KENWIL
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i most recently had coolant system flushed changed oil every thing is good when i drive the car up hills the tempeture gauge increases , i turn the heater on tempeture decreases ussally on highways when driving in local traffic no problems i have exhausted my self this problem started right after timming belt change
Oct 14, 2008 at 3:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lets try changing out the thermostat and see what happens.and also check the fan clutch operation.
Oct 14, 2008 at 3:16 PM
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