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rogelioj23
 Post subject: valve cover
PostPosted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:11 pm 
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my valve cover gets really hot in my b18b1 is this normal or theres something wrong with the camshafts or valves?
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yeah valve covers get pretty hot. Never put your hands on engine components while they are moving. Operating temperature for oil 160-180 degrees and the valve cover can absorb some of that temperature. Make sure your thermostat works and that you have you fluids topped off. You should be ok.

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what he said. make sure your thermostat and fluids are ok and you'll be fine and dandy.

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 Post subject: Re: valve cover
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happens in all cars, for reasons listed above :-)
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