overheating st Options

[Malhar95]

i recently noticed, that my gauge reads hot sometimes and then drops quickly, first time it did that i checked the coolant, was a little low added water,

and then it does it randomly, coolants level is good. however when i turn the blower on (with temp to hot and AC button on) the needle comes down.


i also noticed the first day, that its leaking from where the bottom radiator hose connects to the engine, above the transmission area.
but yesterday when i was filling up gas, (it wasnt over heating or anything, i just checked) i saw its not leaking from there, but its quit wet under the coolant reservior and it was bubbling.

im guessing its the thermostat, but any input from you guys? how do i diagnose a thermostat, other than taking it out and puting it in a hot pan?

[Malhar95]

Yea I might not get anything replaced from the shop, try the radiator, if not i guess it's swap time. I think it's time I do some major work on my car rather than paying people to to fix things. It worth the experience I guess. Found a camry v6 running for 800 with 1mz. Considering that at the moment.

[rave2n]

I think it's time I do some major work on my car rather than paying people to to fix things. It worth the experience I guess. Found a camry v6 running for 800 with 1mz. Considering that at the moment.

I like where you are going with this =)