Oil Temp Gauge

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Oil Temp Gauge

Post by simonpk » Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:50 pm

Hi,

A minor problem, my oil temp gauge mists up, in fact it's misted up all the time but eventually goes after a long run.

Just wondered if there's an easy solution to removing the moisure? Is this a common problem? I did try a hair dryer (think I got away with it ;) ), but didn't work.
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Re: Oil Temp Gauge

Post by radiomarty » Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:02 pm

Hi -mine does this also and I did read somewhere it is a common issue.
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Re: Oil Temp Gauge

Post by Rob Bell » Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:49 pm

The age-old solution to this little chestnut is to drill a small drain hole in the casing at its lowest point near the rear of the clock. Should cure the problem :)
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Re: Oil Temp Gauge

Post by robbie1003 » Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:43 am

Funny that as mine does the same.
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Re: Oil Temp Gauge

Post by idrawcad » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:53 am

Mine does slightly. I think it is just a build up of moisture in the car generally, either rain or condensation. I have just bought some Pingi bags to place in the car to absorb any exccess moisture in the air, so hopefully this may help.
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(Car History - 1. Ford Escort MK2, MGBGT, Ford Sierra 2.0ltr, Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia X, Ford XR2, BMW 528i, MG ZT-T, Mitsubishi Delica, MGF Trophy 160)
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