On Wed, 07 May 2008 14:51:43 GMT, "George"
wrote:
Take the thermo out and dip it in water that the engine temp per normal runs
at? to see if its functioning properly.

The manual says that you need to use a new gasget when re-fitting the
thermostat, so I might as well put a new one in if I remove the old
one.

What possed you to buy her a FIAT?

Small, cheap, low insurance.