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1993 Toyota Landcruiser Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: 370,000 miles.

Asked on October 14, 2012

Please help

Hi i have a 93 mod toyota landcruiser 80 series ,petrol 4.5ltr. and my radiator won't fill up after it cools down, i drive 40-80kms and than over night my radiator fluid is about 40mm from top of radiator ,its not loosing fluid at all just a vacum prob. i have replaced radiator,hoses,resoiur tank,tried half a dozen rad caps and still no differnce. i am affraid it will overheat .please help because i rely on my cruiser and cant afford to go to mechanics.cheers and look forward to your reply.
Avatar Asked by wade1985

Answer

Replied on October 14, 2012

you have a leak if you are loosing all this fluid.

you need a shop to do a leak down test to confirm the head gasket is not burning the coolant.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on October 14, 2012

If the reserve tank is filling up, you most probably has a head gasket problem.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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