thanks jim.
it is the blob where the green wires go in.
i tried the digital thermometer in the dipstick hole, but the probe was
about an inch to short, but i tried a test run anyway, and after driving
for awhile the temp had gotten up to 223C. and the rubber had started
melting again.
i did remove the thermostat before i did the test run. and when i removed
it i felt the air-flow with the rod up and down, and it is stronger with
the rod in its normal position(up)
any ideas on what i can do to get the temperature down?
thanks again!
matt