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by pilbarajim
Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1Hz running warm
Replies: 9
Views: 537

4runner2.8 wrote:sounds like a cracked head to me, soon as it works hard it opens up and blows exhaust gas onto the coolant. so be fine going easy but under load warms up.
Mate that is what i am starting to think as well
by pilbarajim
Sat Feb 13, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1Hz running warm
Replies: 9
Views: 537

Canyonero 4x4 wrote:What's on the front of your car? ie: winch, lights (bad air flow). Heavy load? Trailer?
Nah mate,no winch,have taken the cover plate off the winch recess and taken the spotlights off as well,makes no difference
by pilbarajim
Sat Feb 13, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1Hz running warm
Replies: 9
Views: 537

Has the engine been turbo'd? or still standard? have you tested the opening temp of the thermostat by boiling it on the stove before installing it? Have you tested the function of the temp gauge? have you checked the coolant temperature in degrees C or just going of the factory gauge? Brand new ...
by pilbarajim
Sat Feb 13, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1Hz running warm
Replies: 9
Views: 537

1Hz running warm

Hi all, im new to the forum and have joined as im having problems with my LC 105 series running warm,we have replaced the radiator,thermostat,hoses,viscous,water pump and the bloody thing is still running at 3 quarters on the guage. she is not blowing any smoke at all,i have had a test for exhaust ...