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2004 Toyota Echo Engine overheats.

Tiny
TPAUL126
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  • 2004 TOYOTA ECHO
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 138,000 MILES
Enigine overheat light comes on while driving. Took it to the dealer and replaced T-stat, Checked water- ok pump, Rad - flowing fine, Heater core - No obstructions. The interior heat takes a long time
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 AT 7:55 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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You probably have to get them to block and pressure test the system to find out what's going on.
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Thursday, October 28th, 2010 AT 12:10 AM
Tiny
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Thanks Rasmataz. The dealer said "needs a headgasket repair and said it better to replace used engine that is 1100 dollars and labour is 1800. And I will be broke:-)

This engine is like new.I take good care of it. Dont dirve rash. Etc. My instinct says he is wrong and need a second opinion. Could it be heater core valve. While driving after some time the "engine overheat light comes on" but when I stop at the stop sign the light goes off. Then after some time the light goes on and again stops flashing at a stop signal.

Value your opinion.

Thanks again

Thomas
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Thursday, October 28th, 2010 AT 6:56 AM
Tiny
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Get it block and pressure tested somewhere else
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Thursday, October 28th, 2010 AT 8:28 AM

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