Corona running hot

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DDONLEY
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I have a 1974 Toyota Corona with 117 thousand miles on it. It is a 2.0L straight four, manual transmission. It is running hot, and leaking oil. The radiator is not even close to full but the overflow tank for the antifreeze is more than full. I assume this is why it's running hot. I can't find any blockage in the hoses. If you could give any suggestions on why this may be that would be appreciated. Thanks alot.

David
May 24, 2007 at 11:24 PM
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[quote:3523c834ad="ddonley"]I have a 1974 Toyota Corona with 117 thousand miles on it. It is a 2.0L straight four, manual transmission. It is running hot, and leaking oil. The radiator is not even close to full but the overflow tank for the antifreeze is more than full. I assume this is why it's running hot. I can't find any blockage in the hoses. If you could give any suggestions on why this may be that would be appreciated. Thanks alot.

David[/quote:3523c834ad]

For a quick cheap fix -change the radiator cap and thermostat.
May 25, 2007 at 3:05 AM
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