exhaust is on the right side of the engine making that side hotter.

So if you think 190 is hot then yes it should be hot.

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• basic engine heat - jmarkus66 2006-08-13 20:30:53 (273 views)
  • See below and make sure your low speed and hi speed - Vern 2006-08-29 14:30:15 (255 views)
    • Vern, where are you at? There are 75 C t-stat available. Also add Water Wetter - bmw635 2006-08-30 01:00:44 (330 views)
      • Thanks for the heads up...I'm in So Cal - Vern 2006-08-30 02:00:34 (232 views)
        • Where did you get 71 C, never seen it anywhere. (nt) - bmw635 2006-08-30 02:03:04 (258 views)
          • I believe it is 11 53 1 466 174, but I have to check the invoice (nt) - Vern 2006-08-30 14:20:26 (273 views)
            • Tks, I'll check w/ Crevier.. (nt) - bmw635 2006-08-31 01:54:25 (243 views)
              • The invoice had the stock t/stat part # - Vern 2006-09-01 02:22:05 (311 views)
                • Tks. I'll keep an eye out! Got mix parts in my custom engine. - bmw635 2006-09-01 05:59:51 (242 views)
  • If gauge is normal then it's normal as this engine doesn't trap alot of heat - bmw635 2006-08-14 03:35:37 (301 views)
  • Normal on the temp gauge is about 190°F and the - kff 2006-08-13 23:11:58 (343 views)