I've had the same problems on my 88 GL twice now. Both times it was a
thermostat that was stuck "Open". I would start there.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Kevin Kusmider wrote:

> Happy Holidays everyone,
>
> Temperature questions seem to focus on running hot, but my question is just
> the opposite.  My '90 multivan runs cold.  I just drove home over an hour
> and the temp needle never even crept up.  I did have the heat going full
> and was driving highway speeds, and the air temp in MD was in the 30-40F
> range  This is not uncommon for this vehicle.  If I let the car idle for a
> good half hour the temp guage does rise to a little less than midway so I
> assume the gauge is working.  Also around town the guage will rise
> slightly.  Is there a problem that can arise from not running hot enough?
> I am getting ready to leave on a long trip and wanted to make sure.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Kevin