Date:         Mon, 12 Apr 1999 22:43:28 -0700
Reply-To:     John Scheckel <jscheckel@NUTLEY.COM>
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From:         John Scheckel <jscheckel@NUTLEY.COM>
Organization: John Scheckel Architect
Subject:      Re: Higher temp reading after thermostat change
Comments: To: Chris Bracken <chris@XLNT.COM>
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Chris Bracken wrote:
>
> Greetings:
> On the weekend I replaced my thermostat with a new one from the VW dealer;
> I had previously ( 6 months ago ) replace temp sensors I and II.
> Before, my temp gauge consistently read at about halfway between the LED
> and the bottom ( cold ) side of the gauge.  This did not change when I
> changed temp sensors.  I figured that the thermostat was opening too early,
> and with a smog check coming up decided to replace it.  Now the gauge
> consistently reads above the LED ( just above it ).  The cooling fan is not
> coming on, but the radiator does not seem to be too warm either, and thats
> where its sensor is ( I just replace it too!!).  Could my new thermostat be
> sticky or jammed closed?  I figured that it couldn't be completely stuck,
> or the temp gauge would just keep going, but it hasn't been all that warm
> outside here.  I've bled the system twice, on successive days, and did'nt
> get any air the second time.  Should I just not worry, or should I just buy
> another thermostat?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
> 87 Wolfsburg
>
> PS which way should the little arrow on the thermostat point? I have it going
> toward the outlet ( front ) of the housing?
On my '87 this is exactly where the temp gauge sits.  Not to worry.
John S