Got a frantic call from my wife last evening that "something is really really wrong with my car" she was driving up a hill and the check engine light came on and 30 seconds later KABOOM and white smoke billowing from under the hood. I picked her up the the '87 FJ60 and saw the radiator spilt apart like it had exploded. The top hose was blown off, the belts were split to shreads. I checked the oil and the first pull showed full, each subsequent pull was little to no oil on the stick. Its at the Lexus dealer now and I know its not going to be cheap. I will post pics later.
What do you all think happened and what should I expect for repairs??? My very uneducated guess, h20 pump seized building pressure in the radiator which caused the explosion? Hopefully, no engine damage.
Thanks for your advice.
Dave
'87 FJ60 350
'97 LX450
What do you all think happened and what should I expect for repairs??? My very uneducated guess, h20 pump seized building pressure in the radiator which caused the explosion? Hopefully, no engine damage.
Thanks for your advice.
Dave
'87 FJ60 350
'97 LX450