Date:         Sun, 4 May 2008 18:44:56 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Operating temperature? (temp gauge needle, etc)
Comments: To: pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@gmail.com>
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pickle vanagon wrote:
> But I'm wondering: is it also true that maintaining
> low temperatures is especially important during the break-in?  My plan
> is to get a proper sender for the 1.9l from Vanagain; I should be able
> to have it for Tuesday.  But in the meantime, my temperatures aren't
> high enough to interfere with the break-in process, right?

Based on what you are seeing with the infrared thermometer, I'd say
you're OK as long as you don't drive hard, fast, or lug the engine.  No
hard acceleration, etc.

I suppose the term "Low Temperatures" is relative.  Maintaining
normalish (likely they'll be slightly higher) running temperatures is
important.  Too cool can be bad as can too hot.

Mike