[Vwdiesel] More Quantum Questions?

William J Toensing toensing at wildblue.net
Thu Sep 4 02:10:30 PDT 2008


Used the Quantum today for several local errands. Towards the end of the day, outside temperature in the middle to high 90s F., the temperature gage started to from the half way mark to over 3/4ths even though the trip was down hill. When I got home I found both fans were running at full speed which suggests to me that the temperature sensors are working as they should. Temperature from my laser remote temperature sensing unit showed 210 F entering the overflow reservoir. The right side fan stopped running shortly after I stopped the Quantum but the left one kept running  & later slowed down in speed.
Am thinking of buying a new radiator but before doing so, any other source of overheating. However, I will take one of the other poster's advice & order locally. The www.carpartswholesale.com has again canceled the radiator order. I probably will give them a negative feedback for continued advertising they can't deliver so they can bait & switch to a higher priced radiator.
I also agree with another poster that we should reply publically rather than with private answers on these technical questions so that others can benifit from the dialogue.
Eventually, I intend to add 5 extra gages in the front center cubbyhole of my Quantum. I would like to add the following: boost gage, pyrometer, oil pressure, extra temperature gage, & voltmeter. Would like to get matching gages. Will check Summit racing, JC Whitney. Any other suggestions? 
Bill Toensing, Nevada City, CA.


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