I've installed some Hella Euro lamps in my 300CE. I've noticed that the radiator crossmember support above each headlight becomes very hot, particularly the one on the right hand side. Is it normal for the Euro lamps to run much hotter than US lamps or is there something I should be looking for? I'm running the standard H4 55/60 bulbs.

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1989 300CE

Not with that wattage bulb.

Possibly the heat is coming from the radiator.

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