Yes, this was similar to my experience. So the first question I would ask in
the case of the temp gauge reading high - is the car really overheating or is
the gauge reading high? If its not overheating, then its a matter of
determining if its the voltage stabilizer (or its ground), the sender, or the
gauge itself. If it really is overheating, then explore the possibilities of a
bad thermostat or timing. Probably not the water pump - when it goes bad it
leaks.
David Councill
67 BGT
72 B
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From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net on behalf of Eric J Russell
Sent: Thu 8/11/2005 7:47 PM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Overheating
This is just a guess but here's what happened on our '78 B. After a long
drive on a hot day the temp gauge started reading high. The t-stat was good,
the cooling system was recently flushed and no leaks.
A few days later I just happened to be working under/behind the dash and
noticed the voltage stabilizer attached to the firewall. The mounting screw
was loose. I cleaned the mounting surface and re-attached it nice and snug.
Temp gauge readings returned to normal!
Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
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