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ghoofie
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Reg: 07-03-12

07-03-12 05:58 PM - Post#2244168

I recently had a new water pump installed. Since then, oh, on my 56 Chevy 210, with a 265 V8 engine, while engine is still warming up while driving, the temp gauge goes all the way to FULL hot, then , I guess, the thermostat finally opens and it drops down to what I consider it's normal operating temp, about mid-way on gauge.

I'm quite sure the mechanic didn't put in a new thermostat. Does anyone have any ideas about that ? It's kinda scary to see the gauge start to show hot, but it comes right back down, with one minute.

Thanks,
Ned

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