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Old 10-01-2004, 02:22 PM
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The 1990 CQ 20 valve (95, 000 on the clock) has a broken temp gauge, and recently there has been coolant on the ground (intermittently). Looks like the hose's are in tact, the Radiator is new, so where should I look? The fan hasn't been kicking on while the car is running, but has run after shut down.(could this be my problem?, and if it is where should I start looking to fix the fan issue). Any tell tails for an overheated motor? Any and all help would be appreciated.
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Default check your thermostat and water pump....

when was the last recorded timing belt change? those items *should* have been changed along with t-belt.
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Actually "everything" was replaced at 60k (belt, pump, thermostat)

Thank you for the advice!

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Where on the ground? Towards front, middle or rear of engine?
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Default when my water pump was leaking, the coolant showed up here.

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/72584/100_0178.jpg"></center><p>That is the front of the engine, about in the middle.
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could still be a t-stat....mine when faulty after 20k miles
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maybe just go ahead &amp; replace the expansion container. often old ones are prone to cracking
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