Richard
My gauge now reads a pointer width to the right of the led when it used to
read left/center.
This has been since I replaced my coolant pipes,heater hoses (fuel tank
grommets/hoses at the same time),rad hoses and a number of eng hoses along
with a new thermostat (87degrees).
I've bled it a number of times but no change.It doesn't seem to be running
too hot,so I'm going to see what happens this winter when I need the heat
(in Canada).
Gerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bergin, Richard" <bergin@MARSHALL.USC.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 9:29 AM
Subject: Temp gauge reads just to the right of warning light with new engine
now about 15000 miles and moves to 3/4 in traffic even on a cool day 50-60
degrees

The mechanic tells me the engine water temperature is OK and believes the
problem is in the gauge.  I am not sure I agree as the gauge stayed just to
the left of the warning light with original engine and only moved to the
center position or partially to the right in traffic on a hot day over 85
degrees

We have replaced the sensors, ballast, fan switch, fan, all hoses and
radiator.  Both fan speeds are working.  The AFM is set at factory spec and
may be little rich as mileage is down to 15-16mpg from 19-20 with the
original engine.

Other than a gauge that may have gone bad when the engine was replace.  Any
other ideas?

Thank you and responses would be much appreciated.

Take Care