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I drive a 2003 Toyota Camry v6.noticed the top radiator hose was leaking 4 days ago nd I took it 2 my mechanic who bought a tokunbo hose nd replaced d bad 1.
problem is since dt time my Camry has come close 2 overheating about 4 times....usually I notice vapor coming 4rm engine area 4rm coolant boiling onto engine components. nd wen dis happens, d reservoir tank is usually almost full.
I have checked d 2 hoses, dy r both hot meaning thermostat is opening. I have filled wit coolant about 3 times only 4 d episode to occur again.
my fans r nt connected directly nd I dd a test which confirms dy com on intermittently wen I idle nd wen engine is hot.
I have already changed radiator cap cos I noticed d rubber on d old 1 is worn bt it still appears lik d problem is there.
prior to this, my car runs fine no overheating, temp mark gets 2 half mark after som minutes of driving. this only started after changing d too radiator hose.
I read online dt I might av air in d system nd I need 2 burp d system. suggestions include opening d radiator cap, running d engine nd increasing car heat den pushing d RPM to 3000+ a couple of times 2 get rid of d air.
my mechanic is saying air shld find its way out on its own nd his pointing fingers at water pump.I dnt bliv its water pump cos everything was fine b4 d hose change.
I need gurus advice before going ahead wit d burping or any intervention.
cc
gazzuzz
siena
kingsreign
kashif
ikenna


sorry 4 d long essay

experts in d haus pls help!

dokilolo:
I drive a 2003 Toyota Camry v6.noticed the top radiator hose was leaking 4 days ago nd I took it 2 my mechanic who bought a tokunbo hose nd replaced d bad 1.
problem is since dt time my Camry has come close 2 overheating about 4 times....usually I notice vapor coming 4rm engine area 4rm coolant boiling onto engine components. nd wen dis happens, d reservoir tank is usually almost full.
I have checked d 2 hoses, dy r both hot meaning thermostat is opening. I have filled wit coolant about 3 times only 4 d episode to occur again.
my fans r nt connected directly nd I dd a test which confirms dy com on intermittently wen I idle nd wen engine is hot.
I have already changed radiator cap cos I noticed d rubber on d old 1 is worn bt it still appears lik d problem is there.
prior to this, my car runs fine no overheating, temp mark gets 2 half mark after som minutes of driving. this only started after changing d too radiator hose.
I read online dt I might av air in d system nd I need 2 burp d system. suggestions include opening d radiator cap, running d engine nd increasing car heat den pushing d RPM to 3000+ a couple of times 2 get rid of d air.
my mechanic is saying air shld find its way out on its own nd his pointing fingers at water pump.I dnt bliv its water pump cos everything was fine b4 d hose change.
I need gurus advice before going ahead wit d burping or any intervention.
cc
gazzuzz
siena
kingsreign
kashif
ikenna


sorry 4 d long essay

Pressure cap.

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GAZZUZZ:
Pressure cap.

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tnx chief gazzuzz
I bought a toks pressure cap 2day so wil b observing d situation.

gazzuzz I still dy observe d new cap.
but am still curious, y did d cap stat avin issues after d radiator hose was changed?

dokilolo:
I drive a 2003 Toyota Camry v6.noticed the top radiator hose was leaking 4 days ago nd I took it 2 my mechanic who bought a tokunbo hose nd replaced d bad 1.
problem is since dt time my Camry has come close 2 overheating about 4 times....usually I notice vapor coming 4rm engine area 4rm coolant boiling onto engine components. nd wen dis happens, d reservoir tank is usually almost full.
I have checked d 2 hoses, dy r both hot meaning thermostat is opening. I have filled wit coolant about 3 times only 4 d episode to occur again.
my fans r nt connected directly nd I dd a test which confirms dy com on intermittently wen I idle nd wen engine is hot.
I have already changed radiator cap cos I noticed d rubber on d old 1 is worn bt it still appears lik d problem is there.
prior to this, my car runs fine no overheating, temp mark gets 2 half mark after som minutes of driving. this only started after changing d too radiator hose.
I read online dt I might av air in d system nd I need 2 burp d system. suggestions include opening d radiator cap, running d engine nd increasing car heat den pushing d RPM to 3000+ a couple of times 2 get rid of d air.
my mechanic is saying air shld find its way out on its own nd his pointing fingers at water pump.I dnt bliv its water pump cos everything was fine b4 d hose change.
I need gurus advice before going ahead wit d burping or any intervention.
cc
gazzuzz
siena
kingsreign
kashif
ikenna


sorry 4 d long essay

Tell the mechanic to make sure the coolant system in your car is properly filled with coolant so as to eliminate trapped air in the system

dokilolo:
gazzuzz I still dy observe d new cap.
but am still curious, y did d cap stat avin issues after d radiator hose was changed?

Carry out a cooling system pressure test