if the temp sensor for the dash gauge checks out ok, than it sounds like your thermostat is stuck open. Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: --- David M wrote: > Point 1: My Vanagon water temp gauge never seems to > reach half-way. For short trips it barely goes above > the bottom marker. For longer trips, it barely makes > it to maybe 1/4. It rises a bit when I'm stuck in > bumper-to-bumper traffic for a while. It does start > off at way below the bottom marker. I don't notice > the > fan running any more like I used to when I shut off > the engine Is this something I should worry about? > I'm > in Phoenix, AZ where the outdoor temperatures > regularly exceed 110 degrees. The van runs well and > no > other bad symptoms. I'd start by swapping out the temp sensor on the front (front is front) side of your thermostat housing. This is a fairly easy job as long as your quick about swapping/replacing the new sensor and the old gasket does not get hung up in the hole. I'll let others address the squeak and bounce issues... Steven
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