hi guy. got my car back from the mechanic after he replaced all bypass hoses around the block. its a 1991 na auto wit 190k on the clock. i need to replace the timing belts as they are squeky but my question is were should the temp be sittin. after not having my car for so long i forgot where it sits. as it is, it's sitting just abbove half way on a scale of 10 i say 6 is this normal of a bit high thanks heaps keep cruzin:biggrin:
The stock temperature gauge has three readings: cold, normal and your screwed...i think around halfway is the norm...
im currently getting water temp or oil temp gauge.. which is more important? sorry for hijacking this thread but might as well..
Hi, My TT sits just below middle, however my gf's NA sits just above middle, just like what you're describing. -Kirill
Depending on resistance in the wiring from your Temp sensor to your guage, it may show slightly different on your guage. ie, if you have a bit of corrosion in connectors or a lazy temp sensor it will show the needle slightly less on the guage. But, if they're both consistantly staying in the one spot around the middle of the guage then it should be at a "normal" temp state which should be fine. You can't go past an aftermarket water temp guage though as the stock guage stays in it's "normal" position before it rises until 103 degrees! at least an a/m guage will show it creep up in real time if you're overheating.
