I'll have to check some different temps around the block and compare them to the gauge. The dash still has GLD instruments so I'm not sure if the temp gauge reads the same as a petrol one.

The fan runs at about 1 o'clock on the temp gauge. I never got any where near that on the open road even pulling up hills in 5th at 110. As soon as I slowed down for city driving the gauge headed for 12 o'clock but never got to the point where the fan kicked in.

At somestage I'll have to make sure it's got a thermostat fitted!

I have to confess that these watercooled things are still a mystery to me. I've had a lot more aircooled VWs, but the golfs are winning me over to the dark side.

27 years old 1892km and it didn't bat an eyelid. I'm going to have to take this out for a walk more often! Adelaide Doy of the VW anyone?

PJ