Overheating of my "92" Toyota Tercel

1992 TOYOTA TERCEL
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ROUSERANCHROAD
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My "92" Tercel is still overheating. I have had a new radiator put in and changed the thermostat and I know the fan works. I can't find any leaks in the system either. It only overheats when I am idling. What is wrong with my car? I took it to a local mechanic and he said that the head gasket is blown but I do not find water in the oil or oil in the coolant. Please help.
Linda Rouse
May 10, 2006 at 1:31 PM
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It sounds like you have an air pocket in the engine. You have to bleed the air out of the coolant system to remove all the air or you will have a hot spot causing it to over heat.

A blown head gasket is the result of over heating.
May 11, 2006 at 3:12 AM
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