[Vwdiesel] normal running temp

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Thanks for all the input. I am now convinced that the car is not acting normal. I am leaning toward a head gasket leak. Since I got the car I have always been suspicious of the HG. Also, interesting info on the radiator experiences...certainly before pulling head I will inspect my radiator.
 
How long will the fan last working this hard? How durable are they and has anyone given the fan a "good" test? I am assuming the fan motor is the weak link for me?
 
Sandy mentioned that the fan kicks on when the A/C is turned on. My car used to behave that way. I changed the thermoswitch (three prong) because the fan stopped working. Since then I noticed that the fan only comes on when the temp gets above 3/4 and will not turn on when A/C is turned on. I know its a 2 speed fan does this mean only one of the speeds is functioning? Any info/experience on this problem?
 
Thanks
Andrew
 
NB 
Sorry for not being clearer on the gauge inconsistencies statement...I meant to say that the gauges were not consistent from one car to another which makes it difficult/impossible to make comparisons on where the gauge reads from one car to the next.
 

LBaird119 at aol.com wrote:
Couple of possibilities. Of course head gasket and radiator have been 
covered. Use a thermometer in the reservoir to check the actual temp 
and compare that to what temp of thermostat you have in the car.
If you have the A/C turned on then the fan will run all the time or 
nearly so depending on your level of charge. 
You replaced the radiator thermoswitch. These are matched to the 
thermostat. If you're running an 87C thermostat and a thermoswitch 
for an 80C stat then it would run just about full time.
(Just because the gauges don't have a scale doesn't mean they're 
incosistent.)
Loren
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