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Date:         Mon, 29 May 2006 21:33:13 -0700
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: yet more temp discussion...so if i get a VDO gauge...
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> > And give up on the factory setup! What is the idea temp for this engine? I > know most v8 are around 210F while many 4 cyl shoot for 190F.white is 100% > the ideal temp for the Vanagon 2.1L? > > 185-190F water temp, like the thermostat is spec'd for? Perhaps a bit higher for oil temp, like 190-195F? Seems like my 2.1 runs right there in those ranges nearly all the time on flat ground and 70-80F outside temperature.

-- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"


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