My dip stick gets this way also. I would be consered about the gauge
being that high though. Your fan should come on with the AC as soon as
the compressor turns on. Make sure you don't have any vacuum leaks.
This will cause high temps.
    No sign of the MXL tire? Did get  a tracking number?

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Thu, 1 Jul 1999, Joel D Shortlidge wrote:

>  The dip stick on my '87 Syncro Westy Weekender is to hot to handle after
> driving without the A/C on!  Is this a concern?  My temp gauge reads at
> about 3/4 and goes down when the fan kicks in.  My fan only seems to have
> one speed though "tornado"!!!
>
> Joel
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