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Author:  vynn3 [ Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:04 am ]
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Now that I've got a mechanical temperature gauge as a back-up to the factory electrical, I find it interesting to watch the temps rise after I turn the engine off. The mechanical sender is mounted on the top tank of the radiator. I realize that, when the engine is shut down, the coolant is no longer circulating through the system, but I've never noticed a big change in temp with the stock electric gauge (when I restart after a few minutes). Admittedly this is Texas, and we're in the middle of a little heat wave (100+ temps), but I never realized the temp would climb to 210-215 degrees when the engine's shut off. Is this typical, or an indication of a problem? Thanks!

VM
Author:  slantvaliant [ Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:34 am ]
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I don't have a calibrated gauge, but my 225 can peg the needle after good long drive and a short stop.

Heat wave? Bah. It's just summer.
Author:  vynn3 [ Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:48 am ]
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Heat wave? Bah. It's just summer.
Y'know, I've lived here all of my 40-year life, but I've NEVER gotten used to 100+ degrees. And besides, the heat makes working on cars MISERABLE.

(Although doing the same in January when it's 70 degrees outside is nice!)

VM
Author:  dakight [ Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:06 pm ]
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It's perfectly normal for the engine temp to rise after shutting the engine off.

Heat wave? Wanna trade?
Author:  Slant n' Rant [ Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:20 pm ]
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Yeah, but its a dry heat ain't it? :P
Author:  dakight [ Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:26 pm ]
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right now it is, but not always. Dry or wet it's still @&#$% HOT!
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