Hot to the touch

artful_dodger · Post by **artful_dodger** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:47 pm

Hello

ive owned an FTO for a couple of months now and im just starting to get into the running and operations of it

I may be just being paranoid, but after a half hour run when i put my hand on the bonnet it is hot to touch (any hotter and you would have to remove your hand after a few seconds)

Is this normal - my gauges are saying the temp is ok

What drew my attention to it was a hot metal smell but after reading other threads this is down to timing belt, seals and oil changes i have just had done

Your advise would be appreciated

Thanks

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:14 pm

thats quite normal, as the cars about 10 years old and the engine bay is a really tight squeeze so a lot of heat stays inside

WildRide · Post by **WildRide** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:37 pm

Now you know why it's always a cruise and a bbq

WR

Post by **Supplanter** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 10:20 pm

WildRide wrote:Now you know why it's always a cruise and a bbq

WR

More BBQ than cruise in your case