RE: Normal operating temp???

["Lewis, Gary M" <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>]

Jason Writes


> I guess there's a plausible explanation for everything - maybe not right .
> .
> . plausible?  What does the list think?
> 
I think the difference in temp from 1/4 guage to 1/2 guage _looks_ like more
than it really is.  There is _my_ plausible explanation.

Gary Lewis 196km 86 5KCSt 5sp 1.8 Bar
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> >Gary Lewis wrote:
> >
> >>I agree with Matt.  When I first bought my 86 5Kcst, it never ran over
> 1/4.
> >>I noticed a leak in the afterrun pump and radiator.  I flushed it,
> replaced
> >>a bunch of hoses, pump, radiator, thermo switch and thermostat (cooler
> than
> >>stock, like 87c (?)).  It now always runs just below the half mark.  I
> was
> >>concerned, so I took it to my mechanic.  He said the MC runs normally
> around
> >>the half mark all the time.  He thought my old thermostat was probably
> >>stuck.  Also it was winter (in Los Angeles, Hi-70, Low-50).  It was 110f
> a
> >>few days ago, and with the A/C running in very stop and go traffic, it
> crept
> >>up to a needles width over half.  
> >>
> >>It sounds to me like your temp is normal.
> >
> 
> Dan Hussey first wrote:
> Hey gang,
> 
> 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?
> 
> 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????
> 
> Any advice appreciated.
> 
> Later,
> Dan
> 
>