Again many thanks to the replies....the gauge is after market as it runs from the factory location - to be clear I have only encountered this issue this one time...the Milodon Low Profile Pan a bit more surface area closer to the asphalt....I have had zero issues with this set up with except this one time. clutch fan...maybe getting a longer spacer to move the flex fan closer to the radiator.....of all the things I have bought for the car a 7 blade clutch fan is not one of them....vendors or sources for them?