I'm new to forums bare with me.
I have a 93 ES300 with 170K. On long trips, usually over 50 miles, the engine will suddenly start to overheat. I pull over and sit for awhile and it cools off in 15-20 minutes. Then I can drive the rest of the way without any problem. I have had the radiator cleaned and a new tank installed. I have changed the thermostat and caps. The hydraulic fan seems to be working fine.
I suspect the fact that the engine is over revving (2500 at 65mph) at high speeds is the problem. I just realized that the trans only shifts 3 times. That would be a 4-speed trans. Is 4th gear the overdrive or is there a direct drive that is not kicking in?
Thanks, Rudy