Is there any websites for help with car repairs?

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Is there any websites for help with car repairs?

Postby TroyGFC » Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:42 pm

I have a 87 Toyota Corolla that currently keeps overheating. I am getting the radiator repaired as I post this but I think problem could be water pump not pumping water through. I have removed thermostat and still had problems.
So now I am looking for information on how to remove pump.
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Postby smac » Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:53 pm

Google may help you more (try something like "Toyota Corolla repairs 1987" in your search terms), but give this one a whirl mate:

http://yotarepair.com/corolla.html
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Postby Sojourner » Thu Feb 22, 2007 1:15 pm

Maybe try starting the engine with the radiator cap off, after it heats up and the thermostat opens, you should be able to see if the coolant is recirculating through the radiator.

If you have no joy with the water pump, you may want an auto electrician or someone with a circuit tester to check the thermatic fans to see if they are working properly.
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Postby Coorong » Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:06 pm

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Postby Lunchcutter » Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:55 am

http://www.trustmymechanic.com/

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Postby devilsadvocate » Fri Feb 23, 2007 11:10 am

Just dont WHATEVER YOU DO go to a holden service centre.

I've taken my VT commy there twice and those bozo's are furken useless!

Still happy to charge the pants off you though.
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Postby TroyGFC » Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:17 am

Got my radiator back this evening apparantly all but 2 tubes were blocked and i had a slight leak which they welded up. I will reinstall tomorrow as had to shout a few beers to radiator bloke for doing the job. I guess worth a few rounds eh????
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Postby Ian » Sat Feb 24, 2007 6:10 am

If the repair doesn't work Troy, you could always try http://www.sims-group.com/metal/home/
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Postby Punk Rooster » Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:35 am

devilsadvocate wrote:Just dont WHATEVER YOU DO go to a holden service centre.

I've taken my VT commy there twice and those bozo's are furken useless!

Still happy to charge the pants off you though.
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