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Subject:Temperature gage in traffic
From:Jack R.
Date:Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:48:41 -0400

My 2.1L converted 84 Westy has a new radiator, new "larger" coolant pipes,
and frankly has ran great and cooler then my 1.9L ever did.

The front aux fan works fine by the way, as I've heard it run, and looked at
the fan spinning too.

The temp gage typically rides just below the LED when at highway speeds.
Yesterday was my first day in traffic, on an 85 degree day.

The needle rose just above the LED while in traffic, and returned to below
the LED once rolling again.

Is this normal, or should it sit in the same location, showing that the Aux
fan is able to maintain the temperature at a constant?

Thanks,

Jack R.

84 Westy Wolfie, with 2.1L Syncro motor

N. of Detroit