Re: Fluctuating guages

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Tue Jan 11 2000 - 11:37:22 EST


With that explanation, sounds like a good item to check. Definitely a
slight airflow problem if this is the case.

- Bernd

At 11:09 AM 01/11/2000 -0500, you wrote:

><< When I sit
> in idle for longer that 30 seconds the temperature guage starts moving
> towards Hot. But when I start moving and pick up speed the guage goes back
> down. >>
>
>Ditto what Mike said. It sounds like an airflow problem. If your temp goes
>down when your moving, the water pump/thermostat system is ok. But if the
>temp only goes up while you're sitting still, your not getting enough
>airflow. (You don't even need a fan while moving over 35 mph or so, assuming
>nothing's blocking the radiator) Make sure the fan clutch is working
>properly.
>
>Scott



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