1994 Toyota Pickup Overheating w/o a radiator leak or bad t

1994 TOYOTA PICKUP
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KYJEAN
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About a month ago I slid in the road and my truck was thrown into a snow embankment. I had it towed home and then I took it to have the tire put back on its rim and the only damage seemed to be cosmetic: driver side bumper and light dented , slight body damage. About a week ago (in one day) it overheated and I took it to a mechanic and he could find no radiator leak (pressure was fine) and thermostat stilll in working condition. He gave it back to me this weekend after charging only $20 for looking at it. He said he couldn't get it to overheat, so I drove home and I decided to turn on the heater and it did overheat and shut off on me. So what other problems should I be looking for. I need my truck for getting around town to church and studio.
Thanks for your time and advice.

Stranded in KY
Apr 18, 2010 at 7:29 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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check for the cooling fan(s) to come on properly, test heater core for blockages and also test engine coolant temp. sensor.
Apr 29, 2010 at 12:36 AM
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