Did your mechanic check the temp sensor for you? It is most likely
the cause of the problem. Hacking the temp gauge is not a right
thing to do. A temp sensor is a cheap part and you can replace it
yourself with a spanner. It is on the thermostat housing.

David

--- On Thu, 10/8/09, Melissa Mourkas <westywoman@MAC.COM> wrote:

> I'm no mechanic, but my trusted
> mechanic had to install a resistor to
> get accurate temp readings on my gauge.  FWIW.
> It wasn't registering
> at all when I bought it.  He's got it set up so at
> normal operating
> temp, it is in the middle, or ever so slightly below.
> Seems to be
> working well.
>
> Melissa Mourkas
> '84 Westy Honey Bee
> Sacramento, CA
>