Date:         Fri, 3 Feb 2006 01:43:05 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: running hot....any ideas?
Comments: To: feller@carboncow.com
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i'll be alittle more descriptive..
this is a '85 transporter, 1.9L wbx, automatic,  no air conditioning.
the problem i was having is that the needle would read on, or over the red
light location (but not pegged 100%) during normal driving.  the red light was
NOT on.  and no, system was not boiling over.  coolant level full in tank.

so i thought ot myself, this may be a clogged radiator, so i installed a new
radiator, and thermoswitch on rad.

that didnt help anything..

also installed the good 'ol TK coolant line splice kit at the same time.

anyway, i am upgrading the inst cluster to the later style w/ tach/digi clock
and in doing so, will obviously change out the gauge on the dash.  so at that
point it will have:
-new rad
-new thermoswitch on rad
-"new" gauge in inst cluster

so if  all that doesnt help, what is my only alternative?    faulty WP?

thanks..

chris


In a message dated 2/3/06 12:36:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
feller@carboncow.com writes:


> Did follow any previous threads on your troubleshooting so forgive and
> obvious stuff here...
>
> Red dot is blinking?
> Needle is buried on 100%?
> Are you boiling over?
> Can you confirm from your experience that anything feels hotter then usual?
>
> If truly NOT hot then...
>
> Bad sender
> Bad Gauge
> Bad Voltage Stabilizer in gauge cluster (usually fails both gauges from what
> I read)
> Shorted wire will cause 100% reading
>
> If TRULY hot...and good heads and you pressure tested the coolant system
> then...
>
> Bad flow due to water not being moved or blockage (you mentioned new
> radiator) is your answer.
>
> Thermostat closed 100% shut
> Bad water pump (just happened to my jeep, no noise but not 100% efficient so
> was over heating)
>
> Shawn
>
>
>