Good day Nairalanders esp ikenna and Sienna and other car experts in d house. I have a toyota camry 1999 model and anytime I'm travelling it overheats after every 30mins unless I pour water on d body of d radiator before it becomes stable. My coolant level is ok. Could it be d waterpump or a clogged radiator? How do I knw if d water pump is bad? Comments pls

senator2k9: Good day Nairalanders esp ikenna and Sienna and other car experts in d house. I have a toyota camry 1999 model and anytime I'm travelling it overheats after every 30mins unless I pour water on d body of d radiator before it becomes stable. My coolant level is ok. Could it be d waterpump or a clogged radiator? How do I knw if d water pump is bad? Comments pls

Overheating treated here:https://www.nairaland.com/1788778/maintenance-tips-cars/4#25178634

To test you water pump

1. Ensure there is no coolant leak from the water pump or pump area.
2. When cool open the radiator pressure cap and ensure coolant flows when the engine has become hot (thermostat if any should hold water in the head until it reaches 82degrees Celsius) if rev engine a bit you will notice faster flow of water.

Thanks, I hope it helps......I wil try it out. Though there is no leakage. How do I perform the pressure test?

Cool. I've fixed it......the problem was a clogged radiator. Its over nw thanks

@ senator, pls what is the meaning of clogged radiator, i am having he same overheating problem but it is not reflecting on the dash board, where do i get this done? thanks as i await your reply

senator2k9: Cool. I've fixed it......the problem was a clogged radiator. Its over nw thanks

cmoney22222:
@ senator, pls what is the meaning of clogged radiator, i am having he same overheating problem but it is not reflecting on the dash board, where do i get this done? thanks as i await your reply

clogged radiator means there is so much dirt and mud on the radiator body, thus it prevents the fan air frm passing thru the radiator as its supposed to be. My mech Removed d radiator, we took it to a car wash and washed it with that pressure engine and it was perfectly ok. Temp dnt even reach half mark even if d aC is on !!!