Just had LS7 clutch installed...and theres a smell?
03-18-2007, 06:45 PM
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Just had LS7 clutch installed...and theres a smell? Ok so i posted about a week ago i guess that I had the LS7 clutch installed and new master cylinder and slave cylinder...NOW....after i guess i get on it a little bit it smells kinda funny...i know its not slipping cause it still grabs great, but any advice to what this could be would be greatly appreciated...theres no noise, or anything else wrong just smells....help???
03-18-2007, 09:46 PM
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I've never replaced a clutch so I don't know for sure.....but you should be able to tell if it is an actual BURN smell. Could just be residue/coating/whatever of a new clutch burning up...and maybe it'll go away after some time... I wouldn't worry about it - maybe call the installer and ask them if it should be of concern?
03-18-2007, 10:10 PM
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yea i was thinking it was just some residue or w/e burning off...i was just wanting to find out sooner than i would if i let this go on in time for it to stop...but thank you for the advice...PLEASE keep posting advice...thanks!
03-20-2007, 12:09 PM
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A little bit of smelling the disc material is normal (especially if you're slipping the clutch a lot). If you notice any abnormal slipping (6th gear low rpm, low speed, full throttle roll on will tell you) or it continues past the break in period I'd start to worry a bit. The disc could be slipping for a number of reasons. The important thing is to let it break in and not beat on it.
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03-20-2007, 04:19 PM
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i just installed my LS7 clutch this past weekend and it stunk like hell. But that is to be expected with a new clutch. Like said above - dont beat on a new clutch or will you be in the marked for another new one.
