Joe, I get the same high temperature readings that you do, but only when I'm not running my a/c. Running the a/c causes the radiator fans to cycle with the compressor, so this causes the engine to run cooler (between the middle and 2nd tick mark.) But without the a/c, then the system must rely on the otterstat. Then my temp needle will go barely past the center (horizontal) mark As with many OEM otterstats, mine is a bit out of range such that it runs the engine a little too hot. Someday I'll get around to replacing it, but since I always run the a/c, the otterstat isn't much of a problem. Even though I have a new otterstat, seal, hoses, water pump, brass radiator, and stainless coolant tank, all these things are sitting in boxes because I don't have the time to put them on. Until then, all the original hoses & such are holding up fine (I hope.) Walt Tampa, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Palatinus, Joe" <jopalatinus@xxxx> <snip> > My Temp guage will hover right around the > middle mark (the one that is horizontal) and frequently when i get out of > the car I see a few drips comming from the coolant bottle overflow hose. <snip>