Absolutely not,I always rise above it. (I little knowledge is dangerous )

Yes due to head being skimmed , I think I am having a battle of wits with a unarmed opponent

We are talking about alloy head, when a head is skimmed it is very minimal ,only enough to true the face,you also get a thicker head gasket in relation to how much it was machined off to true it up.

I think you should always skim ,it is the professional way to do it ,they are only making sure your head is true,(flat) and get it pressure tested for cracks internally .

There is nothing like a good welcome to this forum

Thanks for reply.

Hi all ,what is the bad bits about the 2.4tdi engine,and is this a good engine .

So where is the best place to buy a temp gauge?

is paddocks britpart temp gauges any good or is there some where else better that any one knows. Thanks for help

Yes must be a wiring issue

That's what I asked,the post was over a month ago,I have the same problem I have renewed both that's why I asked

I have replaced censor switch and gauge and still showing fully in red

so what was the end result?

Remove bolts and turn round one hole and put back on and try, if not OK turn again

You can buy a aligning tool cheep off e bay