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Overheating 1993 toyota 4runner sr5 v6

I just bought my 4runner & it keeps getting hot & overheated once. When it overheated it did not smoke or spill out of the new radiator, it leaked out of the reserve instead. When I turn it off it smells like burnt plastic. Also, there is a ticking noise inside the engine when I accelerate. Any suggestions?

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The V6's were known for blowing head gaskets. One of your engine cylinders is blowing hot air into the cooling system which of course then overheats the engine. I had the same problem and spent hundreds of dollars on a new water pump only to have the same overheating issue. I bought a $10 can of head / block sealer and followed the directions. Saved myself thousands of dollars in new head gasket repairs. The block sealer worked. No more overheating. Problem solved.

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Check to ensure your "NEW" radiator is circulating, check the thermostat make sure it is not stuck.
The ticking is probably a lifter Change the oil try a high mileage type. Raz,...

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