Clutch smell?
07-10-2006, 11:09 PM
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Clutch smell?
Just wondering, is there a smell associated with a clutch that is going bad? I have been having problems with clutch chatter, and it being difficult to get into gear. Recently, I have been increasingly noticing a strong smell coming from the car, that I don't recognize. It shows up after I have done a lot of stop and go driving, and had a lot of clutch chatter on take-offs. Any thoughts on this. Thanks folks.
Incidentally, I plan on changing the clutch within the next week.
Incidentally, I plan on changing the clutch within the next week.
07-10-2006, 11:16 PM
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RE: Clutch smell?
ORIGINAL: PRO50SC
Yeah, your cluth is toast. Is it slipping? The smell is very distinct. Like you've described. kINDA SMELLS LIKE WHEN YOU GET YOUR BRAKES SUPER HOT. G/D caps lock!!![:@]
Yeah, your cluth is toast. Is it slipping? The smell is very distinct. Like you've described. kINDA SMELLS LIKE WHEN YOU GET YOUR BRAKES SUPER HOT. G/D caps lock!!![:@]
07-10-2006, 11:21 PM
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RE: Clutch smell?
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That must've been someone else. I have a feeling mine is the original clutch from the factory.
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Didn't you just replace it? Or am I confused w/ someone else?
Didn't you just replace it? Or am I confused w/ someone else?
07-10-2006, 11:21 PM
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RE: Clutch smell?
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clutch smells like ***, youll know it when you smell it. it almost burns your nose
clutch smells like ***, youll know it when you smell it. it almost burns your nose
07-10-2006, 11:22 PM
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RE: Clutch smell?
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It does almost burn my nose. Incidentally, you guys may think its funny, but I'm gonna replace the clutch with an OEM number. The original lasted almost 110k miles, and isn't too hard on the leg muscles.
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clutch smells like ***, youll know it when you smell it. it almost burns your nose
clutch smells like ***, youll know it when you smell it. it almost burns your nose
07-10-2006, 11:24 PM
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RE: Clutch smell?
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Gotcha! If it's chattering badly, the slipping won't be too far behind.
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That must've been someone else. I have a feeling mine is the original clutch from the factory.
ORIGINAL: PRO50SC
Didn't you just replace it? Or am I confused w/ someone else?
Didn't you just replace it? Or am I confused w/ someone else?
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