Car running hot

Asked by Boobie82 Apr 25, 2016 at 11:42 AM about the 1996 Toyota Camry LE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have replaced the timing.belt water pump
thermostat (twice) radiator cap alternator starter
and battery on this car so why is it still running
hot?

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30,540

If you are sure your cooling system is good, i.e. cleaned and flushed, no leaks, good radiator, good thermostat, then you may need a combustion leak test to see if you have a bad head gasket.

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