Date:         Sun, 19 Oct 1997 18:45:09 -0700
Reply-To:     Denys Mueller <Denys@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         Denys Mueller <Denys@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Organization: Denys Mueller - Project Mgmt Professional
Subject:      Correct Temp Reading
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Hi all,

One thing this list has sensitize me to is problems overheating can
cause. While there is some discussion on the temperature no one has said
what the "normal" temp reading should be, and when it is a dangereous
temp. Of course this is on a standard vanagon temp gauge with "red"
light behind the needle

Therefore, I'll throw myself to the wolves for an answer cause I'm sure
I'll get a variety!!! :)

Currently, the temp gauge needle on my 86 Westy reads between the lower
portion of the red bulb to the high portion of it depending on the
outside temp. As recently as Friday when it was in the 90's outside and
traveling 50-70 mph in traffic, the needle was almost outside the high
side of the red bulb, but soon retreated back to the middle of the red
bulb. I would presume this to be ok, but only you will be able to tell
me.

So when should I get worried?

Thanks in advance,
Denys Mueller
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Denys Mueller
Murrieta, CA
1986 VW Westy - BCHMOTL
PO '80 & '89 Westys'

"I've always wanted to be something when I grew up...
Guess I should have been more specific"
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