David Schwarze writes:
> 
> Eric Walter Dahlstrom writes:
> > 
> > 	The question I have is this;  How hot is too hot and when (soon) 
> > I instal a temp guage should it be an oil temp or head temp (such as #3)?
> > BTW, the last rebuild was necetated because the L head loosened up--the 
> > manual says this should'nt happen.  Well I know better now, I guess!?
> > BTW  I'm new to this internet thing, so thanks in advance and "see" you 
> > later.
> 
> The dipstick tube should not be too hot to hold.  IMO the first gauge to get
> is oil pressure.  It will tell you more about temp than the other ones...
> 
> -David

Ditto that. You should consider buying gauges in this order of importance:
oil pressure; oil temp; head temp. BUT in any case do not disable your
idiot lights as they serve a purpose which gauges cannot. Also if you feel
squeemish about gauges there is a head temp sensor which attaches to the
idiot oil light. Also there was DIY description for something similar in the
Vanagon gopher (but I think he's got the head temps way too low). if you
need help e-mail me - DC  > 

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> David Schwarze			'73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat)
> SAIC Comsystems, San Diego	'73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast)
> schwarze@nosc.mil		'87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser?  Soon...)
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