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Water blowing out radiator

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Brothersweetwater, Nov 19, 2019.

  1. Nov 19, 2019 at 5:12 PM
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    Brothersweetwater

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    Changed out radiator and thermostat
    I have a 99 Toyota Tacoma 22r 4WD. Loaned truck to a friend and now water blows out radiator even with the cap on or off it blows water out immediately after starting the truck I have replaced the thermostat and the radiator what could it be. Any help would be appreciated
     
  2. Nov 19, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    tony2018

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    blew a headgasket?
     
  3. Nov 19, 2019 at 5:14 PM
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    Speedytech7

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    1995 and later Toyota trucks have the 2RZ or 3RZ four cylinders, not a 22R-E. That said, maybe your friend ran it like it owed him money and blew the head gasket, that's kinda the only thing that can instantly pressurize a cooling system.
     
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  4. Nov 19, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    No but seriously, unless you swapped in a 22R(E) (which I doubt you did, since you're troubleshooting this kind of issue), you don't have a 22R(E).
     
  5. Nov 19, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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    jbrandt

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    Where is the water coming from again??

    You have a 3rz motor, the 2.7L. The 22r is a carborated 4cyl from 80’s pickups.

    Maybe ask your “friend” whatthefuck happened...
     
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  6. Nov 19, 2019 at 10:59 PM
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    Parkvisitor

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    How many miles on the truck?
     
  7. Nov 19, 2019 at 11:24 PM
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    suaveflooder

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    Head gasket or clogged radiator. I’ve had both happen, and yes, the clogged radiator just happened one day randomly. Totally random and the head gasket checked out. Radiator was replaced and all was well
     
  8. Nov 20, 2019 at 9:36 AM
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    jbrandt

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    OP already replaced the rad.

    I'm thinking clogged hoses maybe. But I'd think you would replace the hoses if you're doing the whole rad, too... but maybe not...
     
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  9. Nov 20, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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    OneWheelPeel

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    Blown Head Gasket
     

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