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novanova636
21-05-10, 03:17 PM
Is it normal for my e16se to run so hot that i cant touch the rocker cover?

Dave
napalm_27
21-05-10, 03:22 PM
erm well cars do run from 80-90 odd degrees so yer they do get so hot you cant touch them
Rich
21-05-10, 03:58 PM
lol yes
Will F
21-05-10, 04:25 PM
Why do you want to touch your rocker cover?
daleNOVAbrennan
21-05-10, 04:40 PM
try the lick test,if you can lick it and it doesn't burning your tongue its fine.
draper
21-05-10, 05:08 PM
try the lick test,if you can lick it and it doesn't burning your tongue its fine.

what the **** - i hope you missed the sarcasm smiley out of that post
daleNOVAbrennan
21-05-10, 05:12 PM
what the **** - i hope you missed the sarcasm smiley out of that post
deadly seriouslol
GRUNT 16V
21-05-10, 06:02 PM
pretty much all vauxhalls run 92 deg thermostats so they are fairly hot to touch yes lol
Jack
21-05-10, 06:46 PM
Why do you want to touch your rocker cover?
Maybe he just wants to get personal with it? lol
Rysee
21-05-10, 06:47 PM
Should your alternator belt and water pump pulley be too hot to touch too?
mowgli
21-05-10, 06:58 PM
yes.
NovaLad
21-05-10, 07:26 PM
Slap your balls on it.
GO ON! I DARE YEE!
nacho mcnova
21-05-10, 10:40 PM
if you touch your exhaust manifold after a long run and its slightly warm, everything is normal lol
Andy
22-05-10, 09:26 AM
it just baffles me why people want to touch their engines to see how hot it is.Its a bit like seeing how hot the kettle or the cooker is.Pointless and painful