phil, i maintain that you are in the temp range that is normal  for
these things- well, at least for 5 or 6 of us. I would drive it and keep
an eye on the fluid level.
matthew
86 syncro westy tiico

phil stanhope wrote:
>
> Well after bleeding/wasting over two gallons of
> coolant
> and alot of jacking the Van up and down, my temp gauge
> needle STILL is at "very hot"....then all of the
> sudden its at "normal"-for like 15 minutes (while
> driving)
> So I turn off the engine and let sit for 15 minutes
> start up again and the needle is at "Very Hot" again!
> I check engine temp with my heat temp sensor gun and
> it says 195F degrees.
> No the theremostat is band new, same with the
> waterpump that I changed out. If theres anymore air in
> the hoses Ill sh*t a brick.
>
> I am going nuts and after getting coolant splashed in
> my eyes today(im lucky it was only warm) Im ready to:
> A. Take it to a mechanic, he'll say"Duh..whats a
> Tiico"
> B. Drop the Radiator get it flow/pressure tested and
> acid bath
> C. start riding my mountain bike
>
> What should I choose?
>
> Phil
>
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