[tsubaki]

Thanks FERM, the sensor I replaced is the one at the rear drivers side that disabled the temperature gauge when disconnected. The one at the thermostat housing initiated the electric fan and set off the check engine light when disconnected.
New radiator and no build up in the old one, replaced it anyway. The condenser does have a few flat fins and a fair amount of gravel lodged in it but I can see through a very high percentage of it to the radiator.
This animal has never lost coolant or gave any of the normal overheat indications except for the gauge.
I'm aware of the air blockage especially on the ones that have the funny looking tank. This one has the regular old overflow type.
My next thought was to replace the condenser, basically because of the elimination process order I've replaced prior. Then pull the head and replace the gasket if that don't help.
First I'm gonna do like spare suggested and see if I can determine if the gauge is close to correct.
Keep throwing this stuff this way please!