I need help with my 89 camary

[marshall27]

My camary started with a crack in the top pan on my radiator got it fixed but it still ran hot so i checked my themostat it was bad so i took it out now it is still running hot but it aint leaking water any were does anyone have a clue???

[Brian R.]

Good chance you have either air in your coolant system (fill it at the radiator until the engine gets hot then put on the cap) or a cruddy radiator core (flush). Another possibility is a bad head gasket. Check to see if there is any coolant in the oil, or bubbles in the coolant reservoir or white smoke from the exhaust.

You didn't say that you replaced the thermostat, only that you removed it. Put a new one in if you haven't already done so.

[marshall27]

i have checked my oil and everything for the head gasket and it is looking ok. i have replaced my thermostat and flushed my radiator and there is no cooliant running out on to my floor board so im still not sure. but i really appreciate the advice would there be anything else

[ProMan]

Originally Posted by marshall27

i have checked my oil and everything for the head gasket and it is looking ok. i have replaced my thermostat and flushed my radiator and there is no cooliant running out on to my floor board so im still not sure. but i really appreciate the advice would there be anything else

How hot is the engine? Under what situation? Always?

Check the coolant temperature sensor. It may send out faulty signal.

Another thought, take out your plugs, the normal color on the tip should be light brown or dark. If it's white, the engine is running lean. That will cause hot engine also.

[fabb]

I would be curious to look at the top of the radiator core (the holes visible thru the filler neck). If there is a bunch of what stuff encrusted around the openings you probably have a plugged radiator. I have had very limited success with flushes. It usually just opens up some leaks in an already marginal radiator. Don't let this situation go, cooling system health is critical to older engines. I've seen more of them ruined due to lack of cooling system maintenance than anything else.

[marshall27]

I really apperciate the helpfull tips my engine runs right around 220 when it isnt runnig hot but the temp has gotten all the way up to the H past the red mark which i know isnt a good thing I will check my sensor to make sure it isnt sending a bad singnal like i said before i really apperciate the advice I live in mississippi which at this time of year the temps are right around 90-95 degrees and very humid

[cranemen1]

Originally Posted by marshall27

I really apperciate the helpfull tips my engine runs right around 220 when it isnt runnig hot but the temp has gotten all the way up to the H past the red mark which i know isnt a good thing I will check my sensor to make sure it isnt sending a bad singnal like i said before i really apperciate the advice I live in mississippi which at this time of year the temps are right around 90-95 degrees and very humid

Hello

I have had the same trouble with my car i have to take off a heater hose while it is running to let the air out of the system.Be carefull and do it with the engine cold.The top off the res .