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Date:         Sun, 6 Jul 2008 10:23:21 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      WAS: Purpose... "Voltage Stabilizer" NOW: quick REPORT
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Hi all.


Thanks Mark and Mike for explaining the purpose of the voltage stabilizer.


Lesson learned:


If you use a gauge from another vehicle (in my case a Jetta engine
temp gauge for my Jetta conversion) it may need a voltage stabilizer
to work right. The Vanagon gauge does.


I just took my VanaJetta conversion for a test spin up some hills.
After 10-15 minutes of driving, I found that my new after market
"Hastings" coolant temp gauge shows between 200 and 230 F , or just
above 100C. The Jetta gauge pinned (albeit with a longer drive).
Clearly it needs a voltage stabilizer to work right.


I'll double check after a longer drive, but it seems my engine isn't
overheating....... I hope! --- ;^)


Thanks again list!


Neil.




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