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Tiny
JALINDA
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  • 1995 TOYOTA PICKUP
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 54,000 MILES
My toyota truck had a hole in radiator so I went and bought a new one and replaced it it started but got hot rather quickly don't know if that is the thermostat or head gasket but I went out today and it turns over but will not fire up what could be wrong
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Monday, April 11th, 2011 AT 7:13 PM

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Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Was engine run rather hot with old radiator? Suspect headgasket failure
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Monday, April 11th, 2011 AT 7:35 PM
Tiny
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Pull all the spark plugs out and crank the engine to see if it spits any coolant or if there is any on the plugs.
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Monday, April 11th, 2011 AT 7:41 PM

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