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if I just drive a couple of Km at town speeds, then stop and open the drivers window I can smell what I would guess is burning rubber
as you would expect the tyre temperatures are ok , drive belts are not obviously hot any ideas ? |
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I had a similar problem a while ago that turned out to be perished/leaking power steering hoses, dripping onto the exhaust. I would say that smelled more like burning plastic than burning rubber though.
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You petrol or diesel?
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Is this not a symptom of the rear output shaft seal?
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Split cv boot flicking grease on to exhaust?
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3.7 40v FL 2000
thanks guys , sounds like maybe something on the exhaust more work |
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