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Old 07-03-2006, 07:35 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Well replace the thermometer first, that is probably the culprit. With the new fan and clutch and thermomerter the temps ought to stay lower.

My 83 turbo runs between 80-95 and just over 100 on a long hard grade while my euros stick to 90 unless I am going up a big hill or something.
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