Re: Water Temp Gauge Broke

[Lancer7676@aol.com]

In a message dated 08/04/1999 1:08:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Ajhsys@aol.com writes:

<< The only problem with a used gauge is that you can't tell by looking at it 
 whether the capillary tube has been evacuated. >>

Cant you stick the working end (the radiator end) in a pot of boiling water 
and see if the temp guage rises to 212 degrees to tell whether the cap tube 
has been evaced?
 
 <<Can the dual gauge with the mechanical water temp be replaced by another 
 gauge with a different sensor? >>

Good question--I will be interested in the responses.

--David