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Date:         Wed, 31 Aug 1994 12:30:15 -0700 (PDT)
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From:         Eric Walter Dahlstrom <ewdal@cats.ucsc.edu>
Subject:      overheating 82

I realize that overheating of VW's is probably I well worn subject but I am getting a little nervous about driving mine. It is an '82 Westi in which I just rebuilt the engine after 30k miles of traveling. The previous owner had just installed a "new" engine which seemed to me to be running cool enough. I checked the temp by touching the dip stick (usually too hot to hold) and by holding my hand over the defroster with the hot air on (also very hot). Both of these are subjective. The question I have is this; How hot is too hot and when (soon) I instal a temp guage should it be an oil temp or head temp (such as #3)? BTW, the last rebuild was necetated because the L head loosened up--the manual says this should'nt happen. Well I know better now, I guess!? BTW I'm new to this internet thing, so thanks in advance and "see" you later. Walt.


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