Diagnostic Help

Started by blackdiamond, May 16, 2005, 05:25:37 PM

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blackdiamond

May 16, 2005, 05:25:37 PM
A buddy of mine just had his 84 Toyota poop out on him.  The temp gage was faulty so he didn't realize that it was running hot.  The lower radiator hose was leaking and drained the radiator while driving on the highway.  He fixed the hose and filled the radiator and a little farther down the road the cap and top of radiator blew off.  He said that he was losing power prior to the catastophic end.  He is guessing that he blew the head gasket, any other ideas?

He purchased the truck a couple of months ago on Ebay and has already had a $1000 worth of work done on the motor.  Buyers beware!
1989 4Runner: Dual Ultimate (Inchworm front & Marlin 4.70 rear), Marlin Twin Stick, 1200-lb clutch, 4.88 R&P, Aussie Front, Detroit rear, 30-spline Longs, Long hub gears, ARP hub and knuckle studs & 35x12.50 Cooper STT PRO tires.  Marlin rear bumper & sliders.  FROR front bumper.  SAS with Alcan springs & Rancho 9000XL shocks.  Budbuilt Bolt-on traction bar.  Custom Interior Cage by Those Guys Rod and Customs.

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Duffil

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May 17, 2005, 09:44:38 PM
definitely the gasket, but there could be some serious damage there!!  have the block checked if hes gonna build that motor...
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