Subject	eh...even an aftermarket gauge wouldn't have helped
Posted by	aliaZ on December 04, 2012 at 6:49 AM
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In Reply To	Although the factory WT sensor is VERY robust posted by TTZEDHEAD on December 03, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Message	the coolant temp gauge is only useful if there is coolant in the system and it is circulating. Because the belt wasn't on the water pump, he probably boiled his heads dry due to localized heating. The engine probably got MUCH hotter than what the coolant temp gauge indicated.
Follow Ups	Did my head gasket go bad? - dutch_Z 21:54:44 12/03/12 Your mechanic must love you (n/m) - i_s_64 22:09:50 12/03/12 Although the factory WT sensor is VERY robust - TTZEDHEAD 22:15:17 12/03/12 eh...even an aftermarket gauge wouldn't have helped - aliaZ 06:49:01 12/04/12 The questions remains whether or not you're gonna - TTZEDHEAD 07:58:03 12/04/12 It needs more than just being in contact with the - i_s_64 08:17:48 12/04/12 Yes, I agree with you that professional wrestling isn't real - TTZEDHEAD 09:21:42 12/04/12 Warpage can occur due to steep thermal gradients - Jim (Selin Design) 15:50:43 12/04/12 The "how far can I drive" question should only arise in - TriniTT 12:31:34 12/04/12 Exactly. (n/m) - TriniTT 12:04:20 12/04/12 you have to realize that without the water pump - Zvil (FL) 22:34:24 12/03/12 Maybe, but maybe not. There are many things more than - zellamay 23:22:50 12/03/12 AAA (n/m) - GatorJ 06:22:24 12/04/12 wow...expensive mistake - aliaZ 06:55:59 12/04/12 Seriously...bad call driving it. - CameronSF 11:32:32 12/04/12 Rule #1. No belt No drive. (n/m) - njz 07:34:56 12/04/12 Allstate Roadside Assistance or AAA - tacozzz 11:16:05 12/04/12 I don't understand anything about this post. (n/m) - TriniTT 11:52:37 12/04/12 Good Job, Common Sense had no chance against you............ - HighPsi (NorCal) 13:23:37 12/04/12 Wow. That was incredibly foolish. (n/m) - Antihero 14:19:16 12/04/12 btw, its an NA. good NA engines are cheap. buy another - Antihero 14:52:49 12/04/12 2nd. (n/m) - MixManMash 15:54:07 12/04/12
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