Re: Normal operating temp???

[Brett Dikeman <brett@pdikeman.ne.mediaone.net>]

>I just bought a '90 200TQ about a week ago, and the temp gauge (once the
>car is warmed up and running) stays pegged about halfway (right in the
>middle).  BTW, this is not in heavy traffic....just normal driving.

>Does this seem a bit high to anyone?  I just remembered my 5KTQ's normal
>operating temp was just past that 1/4 mark (the big think line).  I
>thought that was the normal operating temp?

This sounds normal for a 200q20v, but not for a '90 200 which has the MC
engine.


>Any 200 owners care to comment?  Any suggestions?  I think I am going to
>flush out the coolant real good and put in some fresh stuff.  Maybee
>that will help????
Get a radiator shop to do it.  I called one(Natick Radiator) and they
quoted about $60-65 for removing, cleaning inside+out, then testing for
leaks+sealing a radiator. I'm sure flushing out the system would be less,
and they're pros at that sort of thing.

Brett

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