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burning smell
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:01 pm
by dallas
I was stuck in a tight spot in some sand and when trying to reverse, she started to smoke and hence have a oil burning smell. Is this normal ?
It got out fine, but the smell is a bit worrying.
Have a forester x 96 model. Was fine in forward gears, I think I may have overdone it.
Any advice?
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:03 pm
by BlackMale
Still sounds like clutch to me.
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:05 pm
by Gannon
im assuming its manual?
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:06 pm
by dallas
manual 5 speed
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:11 pm
by SUBYDAZZ
Burning smell is usually clutch when worked hard. Once it cools it should be OK depending how much of a thrashing you gave it. Has the smell stopped now?
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:12 pm
by dallas
has a residual smell, have had it in the garage since 1230pm cooling.
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:17 pm
by Jack
dallas, what's the go with running two threads about the same topic? Is this your way of getting a second opinion?
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:12 pm
by dallas
Thought it was in a different area, I stuffed up, but do appreciate any advice and suggestions.