The gauge sender could be reading high. Replace it, they are dirt cheap.
Same one used on millions of inline 4 cyl VW and Audis. Try a use done
even. If you get a new one, try to get one made in Germany, not Italy.

Mark

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>by the t-stat..  are those really known for going bad?
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