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Date:         Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:03:44 -0700
Reply-To:     David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
Comments: To: Melissa Mourkas <westywoman@MAC.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <ADEAC83E-A01D-4745-A3AA-DC610BA0FE5C@mac.com>
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Did your mechanic check the temp sensor for you? It is most likely the cause of the problem. Hacking the temp gauge is not a right thing to do. A temp sensor is a cheap part and you can replace it yourself with a spanner. It is on the thermostat housing.

David

--- On Thu, 10/8/09, Melissa Mourkas <westywoman@MAC.COM> wrote:

> I'm no mechanic, but my trusted > mechanic had to install a resistor to > get accurate temp readings on my gauge. FWIW. > It wasn't registering > at all when I bought it. He's got it set up so at > normal operating > temp, it is in the middle, or ever so slightly below. > Seems to be > working well. > > Melissa Mourkas > '84 Westy Honey Bee > Sacramento, CA >


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