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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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My guage never goes over 120 except when u start it
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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Ok?
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Sorrry any ideas? Sending unit?
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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First place to start would be the sending unit. Don't go to Autozone for the part. They don't even have the right one in their system. Try Napa
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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I'm sure its running hotter than 120*. I would get an infrared temp gauge and see what the temp is on the thermostat housing.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshMan88
I'm sure its running hotter than 120*. I would get an infrared temp gauge and see what the temp is on the thermostat housing.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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Damn po tried to change sending unit and its all stripped
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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The threads on the sending unit?
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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No to take it out
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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Oh I see. Your going to have to find a way to get that off and replace it. Keep us informed goodluck
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