Recent content by reverendfj80

Hey quick update.. After the new radiator was installed by a local shop (life got in the way so I handed it off) I was still overheating.. Per @Rush and @jonheld I went back to check the fan shroud.. Lo and behold there was about a 1.5" gap toward the bottom of the shroud and radiator (shroud...

Hey. Still looking for some help.. I back flushed the heater core (not plugged) and broke down and replaced the 2-3 year old radiator.. I am still seeing the problem with over heating while taxing the engine going up hill for about 4-5 miles.. I have basically replaced everything in the cooling...

Thanks for the suggestion.. Will give it a go this weekend..

No, I am not using toyota red fluid (prestone).. Yes, transmission seems to be running great..

I am not sure exact temps.. Gauge is usually pegged just below horizontal, then it starts to move up and just keeps going until I pull over to let it cool down.. I do see a bit of an impact if I turn heater on (front and rear).. However, my front heater doesn't seem to work (blowing luke warm...

Yep.. OEM parts and fan shroud is tightly sealed to the radiator...

Hey, I have a 92 FJ80 that is overheating after about 5 miles going uphill.. I don't have any issues off road, around town or "normal" freeway driving - only when engine is taxed heading uphill.. Have ~ 2yr old radiator and I just changed water pump, thermostat, and fan clutch.. Still...