Temp gauge M50NV

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OK, i just got my temp gauge to work on my new M50nv swap 325es.

I need to know what is normal temp.

Mine is sitting at the line after the middle.

thanks

[matt]

Depends on what thermostat you have installed.

[JPStrniste]

howd you get it to work? did you use an e30 temp sensor? or the e36?

[tonytony]

if he used an e36 temp sensor the needle wouldn't work at all, so he most likely used the e30 temp sensor

[0000000000]

Depends on what thermostat you have installed.

its stock.

[matt]

Stock could be anywhere from 71C to 90C. Yes, that's normal. :)

[Jason89i]

Stock could be anywhere from 71C to 90C. Yes, that's normal. :)

yea, this is my ex winter beater. i had the 80c in there, ran just above the 1/4 mark. next owner couldnt pass emissions, put the 88c one in there. ive had the 88c ones and they run just a hair above the 1/2 mark.

(on a side note, what was the prognosis? how did he blow the head gasket? never heard the story.)

of the cars ive had, all have gotten the 80c. the m50 seems to be happier in the rich.

cheers, jason

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the headgasket never blew, the oil doesnt have any coolant either does the coolant having any oil, what happened was that the water pump went out and it over heated.
where can i find a 80 degree thermo. i think what he did was put a 92 degree thermostat.

he jason do you remember if you gave him the 88 thermostat? maybe he put a 92

[Jason89i]

the headgasket never blew, the oil doesnt have any coolant either does the coolant having any oil, what happened was that the water pump went out and it over heated.
where can i find a 80 degree thermo. i think what he did was put a 92 degree thermostat.

he jason do you remember if you gave him the 88 thermostat? maybe he put a 92

never seen a 92c. ive got about a dozen 88c. the degree is stamped on there, so its easy to see which one you have. for the 80c, just call any GOOD bmw parts place. they will have them. or, call the dealer. just double check the stamping, ive seen a couple 88's in 80c boxes. cheers, jason