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Thanks for that....I'll consider swapping out the sender - see if it changes the reading.

Hey guys - thanks for all the input and advice - much appreciated. Finally got the truck home - here's the update: 1. New oil cooler return lines installed - no issues - temp still holding firm at middle of gauge today, 85 degree day and a 20 mile drive at 70MPH. Seems good to go. No variation...

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Hi all..thanks for all the info and tips - our Monty is still in the shop (ugh), seems like the oil cooler lines are taking a bit longer than expected for delivery. I'll keep you posted. On the topic of Temperature - mine stays pretty much a hair less than center, and moves a hair above center...

Thank you - good advice! I'll keep ya'll posted on how it all pans out!!

Hi - thanks for the intel - I'll tread carefully. Thankfully the local dealer I'm working with has a few guys who are montero fanatics and they touch gen1s from time to time. And yes...they are young! hahah

**UPDATE** OK I'm a goofball - the oil cooler is definitely there. Just missing the lines. Capped off at the cooler and the oil filter housing - not sure why someone did it, but what is interesting is that the temp is holding at the halfway mark on the temp gauge without the oil cooler. From...

Thanks so much for the response! Yeah - someone must have pulled it out a while back... hoping I can either find a used OEM or maybe aftermarket. I torqued down the bolts that are currently there and that seems to be holding for now, but time will tell. I may swap out with the gasket if the leak...

Hi gang - first time post. I recently picked up a 1990 Montero LS (MT) - with fresh rebuilt engine. HUGE disclaimer - I'm not super savvy with engines or cars in general. I have a small oil leak which I thought was coming from the Oil Cooler Bypass Valve. So I swapped that out with a new one -...