burning rubber smell
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burning rubber smell No it does not happen after a burn out 
It is not my tires.
After I backed out of my garage I could smell a burning rubber smell in the garage. I could smell it again tonight after I went WOT and pulled over and popped the hood. I can't figure out what it is. I know it is coming from the engine bay. And burning rubber is the only way I can think to describe it.
Let me know if you guys can think of anything or if you need any more info I left out.
It is not my tires. After I backed out of my garage I could smell a burning rubber smell in the garage. I could smell it again tonight after I went WOT and pulled over and popped the hood. I can't figure out what it is. I know it is coming from the engine bay. And burning rubber is the only way I can think to describe it.
Let me know if you guys can think of anything or if you need any more info I left out.
I doubt it is a siezed pully, youd've figured that out by now. You might just have a belt slipping, but the troubleshooting process is the same. Check the pulleys for smooth free rotation, and check the belts for wear/glazing.
Belt dressing is a band-aid, but if the belts are cracked or glazed, get them changed out asap.
Belt dressing is a band-aid, but if the belts are cracked or glazed, get them changed out asap.
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Well I got the belt off and all the pulleys turn freely and the belt is in good shape. All I can think of is it might be my clutch starting to go. I did some track passes with headers on the stock clutch. I am not sure if it could handle it. And the smell seems to really be there after going up my steep driveway or after a WOT run.
