Would a missing heat shield on a valver cause......

[Paddy_g46]

a very hot dashboard and speedo when driving?

 

[benji&eka]

anything is possible!

 

[Paddy_g46]

i drove a valver last nite and i couldnt work out why the dash was so bloody hot, now thinking back it had no exhaust manifold heatshield.

 

[benji&eka]

or a demister pipe fallen off behind dash, or wiring or......you get the idea