George, Brian's description did not include blown hoses or belts. I don't believe the light reports a high temperature (overheating). The switch simply monitors fluid level in the reservoir, not temperature. Overheating may or may not cause coolant loss, thus low level in the reservoir. Have you ever seen your temp gauge pegged without the red light blinking. I have. Once. :^( Mike
Mike Hugill Principal Recruiter Evergreen Group, Inc. P.O. Box 536 Garrett Park, MD. 20896 (301) 942-8168 mike@evergreengroupinc.com www.evergreengroupinc.com YahooIM: evergreengroupinc ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Jannini" <georgejoann@JUNO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2001 2:09 PM Subject: Re: Temperature gauge reading wrong?
> Mike, you stated... > << As I understand, the warning light on the water temp gauge actually > signals > low fluid level in the coolant reservoir tank...>> > > It signals low fluid level *or* overheating. (both, if you > experience a blown hose and aren't paying attention) And, since the > alternator belt drives the water pump, if the alternator light should > comes on, it would be prudent to stop immediately and check for a broken > belt. > > George/ATL > '89 Westy, Wernher > ________________________________________________________________ > GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! > Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! > Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. > |
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