Do I need to run cooler?

carnauba New Member Posts: 30	Do I need to run cooler? Sept 20, 2007 16:21:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by carnauba on Sept 20, 2007 16:21:24 GMT -5 My temp. guage runs between 1/2 and 3/4 is this o.k. or do I need to swap thermostat?
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fourwd1 Global Moderator TOR Senior Member ROCK ABUSER Posts: 6,976	Do I need to run cooler? Sept 20, 2007 20:28:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fourwd1 on Sept 20, 2007 20:28:01 GMT -5 That sounds reasonable. Are there any other indications of a cooling problem?
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Do I need to run cooler? Sept 21, 2007 6:47:28 GMT -5

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fourwd1 said:

That sounds reasonable.
Are there any other indications of a cooling problem?

Thanks. no leaks-new radiator. I just thought it should run between 1/4 and 1/2 thats why i'm asking I don't want it to run hot thanks.

85 xtra cab 4x4- 3inch body 2inch shackles-31 inch a/ts

ToyotaMike Senior Member Posts: 273	Do I need to run cooler? Nov 16, 2007 2:06:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ToyotaMike on Nov 16, 2007 2:06:29 GMT -5 Well the easy radiator swap is from a 3.0 V6. Solved all my problems on the trail.
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orangeyota Junior Member Posts: 54	Do I need to run cooler? Feb 18, 2008 1:20:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by orangeyota on Feb 18, 2008 1:20:54 GMT -5 take the heat shield off the exhuast it will run a lot cooler. but your heater might be cooler