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Old 10-20-2015, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dhs.buckley View Post
Before removing the head I would put a laser temp gauge on the head and check several points to see if there are any hot points and compare the 2 heads. I found the laser temp gauge such a handy tool and they are not expensive anymore. I found that the temp gauge and thermostat where buggered on an old fairlane was reading 105c on the gauge in the car and with the laser on the thermostat and the temp sender it was actually 73c, new gauge and thermostat no more overheating problems.
Oh yeah thats a really good point never thought of that. Thanks
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