m42 Burning hot valve cover

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Alistair
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Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:48 pm

as the title says, after a pretty short drive (20mls) the valve cover is scorching hot!
its been said on here they don't get that hot?
am I paranoid
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harry_p
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Thu Apr 18, 2013 7:22 pm

it should get pretty hot, it'll be getting splashed on the underside by hot engine oil which could be 90+ degrees!

it shouldnt be glowing red hot, but it'll definately get hot enough to be uncomfortable to touch.
cheers,

harry
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