Date:         Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:50:45 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Temp gauge question
Comments: To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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On 2wd with 2.1 the temp gauge sender is in the plastic housing for the
thermostat. If there is not enough coolant it can't read the full heat
of the engine through the plastic.

1.9 and Syncro 2.1 have temp gauge senders screwed into metal thermostat
housing so these can get heat readings from that.

Mark


Jeff Lincoln wrote:
> Well, I hope so. I didn't experience any poor running conditions - although
> it wouldn't start after I shut it down (it did start later after it had
> cooled). The engine was hot enough that when we added coolant it boiled when
> it hit the engine.
>
> I did stop as soon as I noticed the lights - but I can't say for sure how
> long then were blinking (couldn't have been too long).
>
> Well, Like I said I'm still hoping for the best - we'll know better when we
> take a look tonight.
>
> We'll check the oil, plugs, and compression ( as someone suggested - may
> have been you Jim). So like I said I'll report back once I know more.
>
> I was just curious about that gauge not indicating anything unusual.
>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '90 Carat (Grover)
> '86 (We call this one Parts)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>