Belt is inside the cam case clean and dry running at 180 degree, same as oil temp. How many of you guys have an oil temp of 180 after warmed up?
I would say that 180f (82c) is about what my engine runs at after fully warmed up most of the time, on an 20c ambient day. No oil cooler involved but that is in a generally cooler UK. I think the problem with cam belt failure was heat soak in the same area of belt from the crankshaft, as it usually stops in the same position. The extra ventilation must help keep things within the allowable range for the belt.
A good article, thanks for sharing it Craig.
