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1990 Toyota 4Runner Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: 138,600 miles.

Asked on July 30, 2012

My car is leaking water and constantly cutting off when Im on the brake what can I do to fix it.

Your question: "I have a 1990 Toyota 4runner &, I just recently had a tuneup but last night it start smoking and cut off but it was more like steam,this morning I put water in the car & left it running bout 45 mins and now it cuts off when I hit the brake at anytime & leaking water
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Replied on July 30, 2012

first, you need to repair the leak, how bad did it overheat?? it may have caused internal damage. get a leak down test to check on the head gaskets.

start there

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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