Re: 4kq coolant belch

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

nwlove writes:
> Just picked up another 4kq today.
> The temp guage registers very low on the temp. but the fan keeps going
> on more frequent than i am used to on my other quattros.

The gauge and/or the temperature sender may be off-spec.

The previous owner may have installed a radiator fan thermoswitch that
is rated at a lower cut-in temperature than stock, and/or a thermostat
that is rated at a lower opening temperature too.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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