The temperature pegs - not just running hot
I think there may be something to this A/C water pump vs non AC water pump, (I hope) Going to install 160 deg t-stat and this non-ac pump tomorrow-see if that does it. hate to think head gasket issue.
thanks for your insight and comments.

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