that's right it melted real good

 

I had already removed the outside front covers

 

just turn your head to the left and take a look

EWha? HOW did that happen?

In order to get the engine that hot there has got to be some kind of damage to it:eek:

I'm afraid you got yourself a boat anchor bolted to your transmission.

Turbo? Did you get your crossover pipe too hot? If it's a turbo, it could mean your cat is clogged. I think I spy a downpipe in the pic. Oh did you blow an exhaust gasket?

I'm afraid you got yourself a boat anchor bolted to your transmission.

 

 

Rubbish.

 

In the 10+ EA82 motors I have had. Ranging from 60 to 200k+, every single one has had belt covers with at least some level of meltage.

 

I do admit that pic is a little extreme, but it could be as simple as a leaky exhaust gasket.