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Okay, small problem here. Just recently (yesterday) I noticed that when driving on the highway my temp gauge goes way up, like to the A of normal, however its only on the freeway. As soon as I get off the gauge drops right back down to the center or lower.
Any ideas? Generally when I drive anywhere its at the O of normal, especially on the freeway. I dunno, oh and no I haven't replaced the water pump ( I know, I know temting fate) and I have 59K on the V6. Any suggestions on what might be causing my higher than normal temperatures?
TIA
Peter
98 MTX V6 SE Sport
05 RSX-S
and a Turbo MR2 
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CEG road warrior
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Water pump may be going. That is what it sounds like.  Might want to change that soon.
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
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2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
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Yeah I'm getting parts togther for that right now.
98 MTX V6 SE Sport
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and a Turbo MR2
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Try replacing the Temp Sensor / its normal for the guage to go to A in stop & go but on the freeway thats not normal.
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Hey I have a 1999 SVT with 50,xxx and I haven't changed the water pump, do i need to?? If so, why? Thanks, Joe 
1999 Contour SVT ~ Black w/Tan
Current Mods: Fog light rewire, 20% Tint, SVT Banner,Rockford Fosgate RFX-8340, 2-12" Bostwick SPL Subs & Audiobahn 600x2
Future Mods: Knauberizing it, lowering
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Our water pumps are notorious for breaking. They have a plastic impeller inside which eventually breaks into little pieces because of the heat and pressure. And because of the high-temp nature of our engines, overheating happens quickly and with irrepairable effects.
Its considered wise to replace your pump with one that has a metal impeller inside. I've heard tales of newer Contours having a black plastic impeller that is supposedly not prone to breaking like the older, white plastic one. I have no idea which years/build #'s have the newer pump, but at ~$70 for the metal pump, I'd say just replace it anyway.
Check out the mods section of the website to find the BAT catalog which carries such a pump.
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I've got an interesting twist on it now too. It only happens during the night time. Twice now while driving in the day it has been itself even resting on the o during highway travel, and thats even with climbing hills. Dosen't make much sense to me.
Peter
98 MTX V6 SE Sport
05 RSX-S
and a Turbo MR2
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