Dave222 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) Car is fitted with Fluidyne radiator, and TRD low temp stat. Under normal running conditions i.e. on the move the car runs at around 80-82 degrees, however when stood in traffic the temp rises gradually up to 90-100 over about 10-15minutes. Once on the go again the temp drops again, could it be the water pump on its way out ?. does the water pump suffer from wear out ?. Any help much appreciated. Edited June 3, 2008 by Dave222 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Fit a normal stat and see if the problems continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 sounds like an air pocket ,you need to bleed the rad by the sounds of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Sounds perfectly normal and correct to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) The temps will always rise a bit when stopped or stuck in traffic. Edited June 4, 2008 by Nic (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 The dash gauge is "fiddled" to look like it stays rock solid, so that Joe Punter doesn't freak out and the car looks 'reliable'. Really, though, the coolant fluctuates across about 20degC of temperature like you are now discovering. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShamelessTT Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Sneaky toyota!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 It's every manufacturer under the sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Since time immemorial! I'll miss you, oh teller of the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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