Fw: normal operating temp on 4kq?

[Brady Moffatt]

Oops, forgot to mention that it's the _coolant_ gauge sender.


> Hi All,
>
> I finally got around to buying a new temp gauge sender for my 86 4kq,
after
> almost a year of low readings on two used senders. Now, instead of barely
> touching 70C, it now seems to settle around 105C. The thermostat is
87C-92C.
> The fan cycles fairly frequently, but thankfully shuts off each time.
>
> No overheating symptoms or any ominous smells or sounds.
>
> Everything may be normal, but it's just a bit disconcerting to see the
gauge
> over half way up after almost a year of staring at 70C readings!
>
> Opinions?
>
> Thanks.
> Cheers,
> Brady Moffatt
> Montreal, Quebec, Canada
> 86 4ksq, 295,000km
> 86 4ksq, 208,000km parts car
> 72 Datsun 240Z, 180,000 miles
> In early stages of quattrosis accumulatus



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