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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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Alright, everytime i open up on a straight road it's all good, then when i slow to a stop, i smell something burning. When i open the hood and smell the tranny stick, it smells fine. I'm wondering what it could be that's giving off that burning smell.
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 02:52 AM
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Brakes?
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 03:44 AM
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yeah it might be brakes. Did you brake really hard and what was a temp outside??
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 04:24 AM
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My 01 does the same thing. Anytime I really open it up for a decent amount of time somthing gives off a burning smell.
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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I will have to check that....hmm smelling brakes... what a way to start my day.
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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What kind of smell? Rotten, sour, rubber, burnt metal????
Old Oct 26, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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rubber
Old Oct 26, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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Clutch maybe??
Old Oct 26, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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i would say check your brakes thats probablly what smells
Old Oct 26, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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Mines an auto and it happens even if the brakes are never touched. Probably just somthing plastic too close to the exaust somewhere.



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