I have posted this before but I will ask again. How do you know the gauge is accurate? Have you verified the true engine temp with a known outside thermometer or sensor? Many garages/mechanics have the laser point-n-shoot temp probes these days. I would verify that the guage is reading correctly before worrying about this. You might be chasing your tail changing parts and worrying when its just an old sensor or faulty gauge. That would suck, huh? I know, I have swapped 3 thermostats, all with different temp ratings and the guage never really moves from its normal spot. So I conclude the gauges are not really reliable. RT

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