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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Heat sucks in my 86 toyota...please help BRRRRRRRRRRR!! #674389 12/07/05 03:58 AM Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 96 T toomanytoys OP Getting the Wheeling Fever The temp gauge will barely rise above the C mark. I've changed the thermostat, but it still has crappy heat. It will heat up if I take it on the highway. The temp gauge will also rise just above the c mark, but as soon as I get off the highway it starts cooling down. Is my heater core clogged? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Re: Heat sucks in my 86 toyota...please help BRRRRRRRRRRR!! [Re: toomanytoys] #674390 12/07/05 04:17 AM Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 282 Anchorage, Alaska Toy Story Mudrunner A plugged heater core wouldn't have that effect on the temp gauge. Sounds like your fan clutch has siezed. See if the fan turns freely when the engine is cold (and not running obviously). 85 Toyota SR5 Xtra Cab P/U Re: Heat sucks in my 86 toyota...please help BRRRRRRRRRRR!! [Re: toomanytoys] #674391 12/07/05 12:32 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,262 Westminster, MD foxtrapper Body Damage is Cool By your description, I'd still suspect the thermostat. Your engine itself isn't getting fully warmed up, and that's controlled by the thermostat. Re: Heat sucks in my 86 toyota...please help BRRRRRRRRRRR!! [Re: toomanytoys] #674392 12/07/05 01:06 PM Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 15,887 Fairbanks, Alaska kewlynx Toyota & Classifieds Moderator To add to ToyStory, get the truck up to what would be the operating temp; shut off the engine. Lightly touch the radiator with your fingers; cold spots are clogs. When's the last time the coolant system was flush/filled, aside from the t'stat change? http://www.walkablecommunities.org/ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus** Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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