Date:         Sun, 25 Apr 2004 23:33:10 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: how hot do you run?
Comments: To: Mark Cumnock <kayakwesty@YAHOO.COM>
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This higher temperature will not hurt the inline 4 cly. If you
want to cool it down, make sure both heater control valves are turned
off and working properly.  My inline runs hotter, as it should when the
ether heater is turned on.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Sun, 25 Apr 2004, Mark Cumnock wrote:

> I have a in-line set up, my temp gauge (aftermarket) runs around 210
> degrees, when running at 80 mph in 85 plus degree weather, its a Westy
> Camper,the factory gauge runs setting just sitting to...or sometimes
> just above the red led light, is this too hot, or to be expected? At
> night(55 degrees) it runs at 195 degrees (aftermarket gauge), and at
> just below the led light or a needle width below the led light....on
> other note I have wired a bypass switch for the high speed fan on the
> radiator...if I bypass it drops the needle my two widths (factory
> gauge)at a least 20 degrees on the (aftermarket gauge).....This
> morning I added "Water-wetter" additive to the coolant system for
> s*@t's and giggles ,and it seems to help, but all in all ,does my system
> sound "normal" or is it time to look on Ebay for a new
> radiator?
>