When you replaced the t-stat, did you by chance also
change the temp switch that drives the temp gauge?  A
different switch could register differently on the
gauge.

My Vanagon runs just above the LED.

Z

Golden, CO

--- Dan Haydon <DanHaydon@CORNERSTONESOFTWARE.COM>
wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I've posted in the past regarding my 91 GL and how
> all of the sudden it began to both heat up quicker
> than usual and maintain a higher operating
> temperature (right above the led light) . So far
> I've taken it to 2 mechanics and the problem
> persists. I've replaced the t-stat, checked the
> radiator for blockage, and flushed/bled the coolant
> system. The fan is working fine too.
>
> The last mechanic said he checked the coolant
> reservoir for escaped gases and did not seem to
> think that this is the problem. I find that hard to
> believe though, since I can't think of any other
> reason why "all of the sudden" my van heats up
> quickly and maintains a higher temp. I'm not leaking
> coolant and other than this the motor sounds good...
>
> My questions are these: Is it plausible that all of
> the sudden my temp gauge would start behaving
> differently to make it look as if I'm running
> hotter? and, does anyone else out there with a newer
> van experience a quick heat-up, then operate on the
> high end of the coolant temp sensor? I've heard that
> maybe a new expansion cap fixes things of this
> nature.....
>
> I am at a loss for what to do and would hate to have
> to drive the Vanimal off a cliff....please help!!!
>
> Dan Haydon
> Denver, CO

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