Hi Guys
I have a 1993 Astra 1400 with now 100k on the clock.
Over the last week I have noticed a hot (Almost burning)smell when I park the car after a fast run.Similar to the smell when a new exhaust first gets hot.
I have checked the brakes are not binding, the car has just passed its emissions test with flying colours as part of the MOT
test. There are no visible oil leaks.
I suspect the clutch (I think it is the original) but I cannot detect any slipping in normal driving. At least on the Vauxhall replacing the clutch is easy.
Have any of you guys any suggestions/advice.
Thanks
Andrew
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Plastic carrier bag on the exhaust???
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Thanks Andrew / Dynamic Dave for your replies, I will let you know on this thread if I find the cause of this \'smell\' in the next few days
andrew
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Melting carrier bag on the centre exhaust box, is what it turned out to be, well done on your armchair diagnosis Andrew -Another good post from the TUNE-UP Boys.
Andrew
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Over the last week I have noticed a hot (Almost burning)smell when I park the car after a fast run.Similar to the smell when a new exhaust first gets hot.
>>I suspect the clutch (I think it is the original) but I cannot detect any slipping in normal driving.
Normally a slipping clutch will smell like rotten eggs. Very pungent. Try pulling away in a higher gear - say 2nd or 3rd to add extra load to the clutch.
100k for a Vauxhall clutch is very good. Generally all my previous manual Vauxhalls have failed by the 85k mark.
At least on the Vauxhall replacing the clutch is easy.
I agree. 40mins on average to change one previously. However, on the latest, its an engine out job. See HJ\'s Car by Car breakdown.
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Done over 158,000 miles on my original cavalier clutch and it was still going strong!
S.
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