Sounds like the sending unit may be the problem. Esp if it came back down
to 200 right away. I havent had this problem on my 2K. Although I have a
4.7, the sending units are probably the same.
HTH
Boog
----- Original Message -----
From: "DAKSY" <rsmith13@nycap.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 7:16 PM
Subject: DML: CHECK GAGES!!
> Hey, DML!
> Out driving ( & STOPPING!!) tonite when outta NOWHERE the "CHECK GAGES"
> light comes on & the freakin temp gauge is at about 280! I turn a corner
> onto a side street to stop & the "CG" light goes out & the temp drops to
> under 200. WTF is going on? My OEM thermostat sticking closed? It's dark
up
> here in NY now & I gotta go get my daughter form B-ball practice. I'll
keep
> my eyes on the temp & report back...
> Sweatin bullets...
>
> Bob Smith (Daksy2K on AIM)
> DML/DML
> 2K DAKSY CC Sport +
> 3.9l; V6: 4X4
> (1 of 980 2K DAKSYs mfrd)
> For the mods,details, etc., visit us at:
>
> http://home.nycap.rr.com/daksy/
>
> (ps, we're still working on it...
> Susan on the page; me on the DAKSY! )
>
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