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Temperature gauge position? 200 1988

posted by  someone claiming to be sasjzl on  Wed Aug 2 12:32 CST 2006 [RELATED]

Hi,
This is my very first post so hello to everyone.
I am getting a 1988 244GL with 110k miles back into shape and
I just replaced the thermostat because the needle on the temp gauge
looked kind of low to me. The highest it goes after warming up is
about 7:30...maybe 8 o'clock. Definitely not 9 where I would expect it to be.
The old thermostat was definitely needing replacement. It was actually broken so that it would not be able to close. What I am wondering is where the needle is on
other folks 240's normally and what would be the easiest way to find out what my coolant temperature actually is indepedent of the gauge? As an aside my fuel gauge is reading low....with a full tank it shows what I would estimate to be just under 3/4 full on the gauge. I thought I read that these two gauges are related and am wondering if something electronic that they have in common may not be working.

Also I am about to replace the exhaust system from the cat back and am wondering if there are any gotchas I might want to prepare for. It looks like I am going to have to cut the old pipe where it loops over the rear axle. I am just wondering if there are any other hints or tips I should know about.

Thanks very much, I will write something in the "introduction" section as soon as I can.

Take care,
Jim Lee
1988 240GL
sasjzl@earthlink.netb






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