Brian1982

bought my es300 knowing it was overheating.
Flushed the radiator changed the water pump changed the head gasket and boiled the thermostat and it is opening. When i run it the upper radiator hose is burning hot and the lower is getting no heat the only thing I can think of is the water pump is defective and i need to get another one. is there anything else i should be aware of to check. Thanks for your time

MikeLex

The lower hose shouldn't be cold, but it shouldn't be hot either. Have you ever replaced your radiator?

Brian1982

nope thats the next step for tomorrow morning.

MikeLex

OK, sounds like you have a clogged radiator.

nine3es

iTrader: (3)

92-93 have a hydraulic radiator cooling fan ran off of the power steering pump, may not be relevant to your situation but made mine run hot.

Brian1982

Ok Radiator was replaced I think the morons screwed up the head gasket getting ready to do a compression test what numbers should i be looking for?

MikeLex

Standard pressure: 218 PSI (15.3 kgf/cm2)
Minimum pressure: 145 PSI (10.2 kgf/cm2)
Difference between each cylinder: 15 PSI (1kgf/cm2)