RE: 1995 M3 Temp Gauge

["Fadeev, Alex" <Alex.Fadeev@xxxxxxx>]

rhoyvald@domain.elided asks
>
> I have a 1995 M3 with 84,000 miles and all of a sudden the 
> temperature takes quite a while (at least a 1/2 hour) to get
> to the center operating  temp.  It sed to get to center temp.
> in about 10 mins. and the heater blows out hot air at the
> same time as before.
> 
> What could be the problem, if any?
> Thermastat?

Yes.
I bet it is stuck open.

> Water impeller?   

You would be overheating if it was that.

> I heard that some 95's have the plastic impellers and I 
> don't want to be stuck on the side of the road.

Yes they do, and yes, you can change it to avoid that possibility. 
But it probably has nothing to do with your current problem.

alex f

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