Replaced HG, still overheating???

Wileyk24 · 10-02-2012, 11:58 PM

Hey guys,

I just buttoned up my head gasket replacement for my 87 turbo. I used the toyota head gasket kit with everything from the head gasket up. I also did the timing belt/tensioner/and new water pump. I also ordered new seals for the turbo oil and water lines. In addition, I replaced the clutch fan, radiator, thermostat, and all coolant hoses etc with a silicone hose kit.

I started her up and she runs fine. Keeps good idle, maintains a normal operating temperature. I jump in and drive around the block and the temp guage shoots all the way up, we are talking less than a mile.

My lower radiator hose is very warm, which tells me my thermostat opened. The top hose is hot and has lots of pressure in it when I squeeze it.

What am I missing????

10-02-2012, 11:58 PM	#1
Wileyk24 Stock Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 27	Replaced HG, still overheating??? Hey guys, I just buttoned up my head gasket replacement for my 87 turbo. I used the toyota head gasket kit with everything from the head gasket up. I also did the timing belt/tensioner/and new water pump. I also ordered new seals for the turbo oil and water lines. In addition, I replaced the clutch fan, radiator, thermostat, and all coolant hoses etc with a silicone hose kit. I started her up and she runs fine. Keeps good idle, maintains a normal operating temperature. I jump in and drive around the block and the temp guage shoots all the way up, we are talking less than a mile. My lower radiator hose is very warm, which tells me my thermostat opened. The top hose is hot and has lots of pressure in it when I squeeze it. What am I missing????