07-19-2015, 08:50 PM
Tom the digi engine water temp was always about 10-15 degrees cooler than the regular gauge. The temp yellow light never came on. From the red tape it looks like someone was trying to say don't go above 190.
Tom I have had clogged filters before and it was obvious because there was little to no power. I am not at that point at all as I can still accelerate but not sure if there is some degradation in power. Would a clogging filter contribute to the engine working harder and the turbo boosting up the temperature?
I read that article again Michael sent out a bit ago but it does not talk about how hot is safe and for how long. I suppose I just need to see that light come on and know I am close to having an issue. I am paranoid to damage an engine I just had rebuilt 2 years ago as you can tell.
Tom I have had clogged filters before and it was obvious because there was little to no power. I am not at that point at all as I can still accelerate but not sure if there is some degradation in power. Would a clogging filter contribute to the engine working harder and the turbo boosting up the temperature?
I read that article again Michael sent out a bit ago but it does not talk about how hot is safe and for how long. I suppose I just need to see that light come on and know I am close to having an issue. I am paranoid to damage an engine I just had rebuilt 2 years ago as you can tell.
Todd & Dawn Flickema
Former owners of a Classic 1984 Newell
71 Karmann Ghia
Sioux Falls, South Dakota