Got a 87 Coupe GT

[passat TS]

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Same with my 87.

Just replaced the sensor.

Good luck, or which seems that you have it already.

Carlos.
>From: Shaun Folkerts
>To: Colin Fiedler
>CC: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: Got a 87 Coupe GT
>Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 01:21:56 -0400
>
>Colin - The '86 CGT I just sold to a friend (and new lister - Hi Chris!) had
the
>same exact problem when I first bought it. Lived with it for a while, then
>invested the 25 bucks in a new temperature sender from TPC. Problem solved.
>Except for the remorseful "kicking myself" for not doing it sooner.
>Call Rod. If it's something else, you're only out less than $30, and you'll
have
>a good sending unit anyway - they all seem to have very limited lifespans.
>My $0.02. Hope this does it for you. Great car you bought. You should really
>like it once you're finished bringing it back to life!
>Shaun Folkerts
>'86 4kqcs
>'89 2cqa
>and maybe one or two other cars... ;^)
>
>
>Colin Fiedler wrote:
>
> > the gauge is digital, not sure if that matters
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim Bonnet"
> > To: "Colin Fiedler"
> > Cc:
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 4:38 PM
> > Subject: Re: Got a 87 Coupe GT
> >
> > > Colin Fiedler wrote:
> > > > My friend gave me his 87 Coupe GT because he didn't need it, all in
all
> > it
> > > > is in great shape and runs well, but I need to figure out a problem it
> > is
> > > > having. After running for a few minutes the temp gauge spikes and
stays
> > > > hot. The oil temp is normal, there is no coolant boiling or anything,
> > so it
> > > > is not actaully overheating. What can I check to see what is wrong?

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