[Vwdiesel] where is temp gauge sensor supposed to go ?

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

> The coolant temp gauge on our 85 Golf 1.6na diesel has been reading low.

  How's the fuel gauge?  They usually aren't as noticeable but this could be
a voltage stabilize problem.  Easy to test with a DMM and the cluster out.

>
>  Also, which sensor is supposed to be used by the coolant gauge and which by
>  the glow sensor?  Bentley is unclear about this.  The '85+ book seems to
>  infer (cannot find a direct, exact reference) the gauge sensor is the one
at
>  the fitting attached to the side of the head which hose leads to radiator,
>  the pre 85 book seems to indicate the sensor used for gauge is at the end
of
>  the block, nearest transmission.  The sensors themselves are supposed to be
>  identical according to my FLAPS.  The blue/white wire is for the glow plug
>  temp sensor.

  Usually both are on the end of the head and the one in the upper hose
connector is for the A/C hi-temp cutoff.  I've seen a few variations though.
A/C wiring is generally green or brown.

>
>  While I am here, another question: How can I tighten up the steering in the
>  Golf (200K + miles)?  There is a lot of play in the steering wheel and the
>  RF Strut assy. was replaced due to a bent strut, the wheel assy. too.
>  Mechanic just got the whole thing at the wreckers.  Now it goes
"clunk-bang"
>  when backing or turning sharply.  Also has a skittish unstable feel at
>  highway speeds though tracks straight as an arrow hands off at under 30mph.
>
  Clunk, if it's somewhat light could be pads needing anti-rattle clips.
Harder
could be the upper strut mounts or lower ball joint.  Have someone wiggle
the steering wheel while you look through the whole steering.  The lock
bolts on the universal ended shafts, between the steering shaft and the
firewall, inside the car, are often loose and clunk and slop.  Rack could
be worn but not often, inner or outer tie rod ends, strut mounts, struts,
ball joints, control arm bushings.  That's most of the possibilities.
     Loren