How much amperage can an alternator support? no really...

[Huw Powell]

> Apparently the car had overheating problems - the PO installed the
> switch. 

Instead of fixing it, hmmm.

> Currently the temp gauge stays in the 180-190 degree range in
> competitive driving. So, what is the 'proper' operating temp of an MC1
> turbo motor?

Sounds fine to me.  What is the oil temp running?

> Eliminating the point of failure, the switch, was my assumption as to
> why this was done. The PO of the car ripped out the entire harness and
> rewired the car himself, being tired of typical Audi electrical
> gremlins.

Oh, so it will be harder to fix so it's right...

> Yes the fan is relayed.

Good.

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Huw Powell

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