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Old May 4, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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When I do a burn out in my 88 I get a nasty smell as if somthing is burning. Clutch maybe?
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Could be the clutch.....if the smell is constant once engine is up to temp check your pre cats if still equipped...those have been known to burn up/super heat/set a blaze some floor boards when clogged.
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Originally Posted by engle1147
Could be the clutch.....if the smell is constant once engine is up to temp check your pre cats if still equipped...those have been known to burn up/super heat/set a blaze some floor boards when clogged.
No... the smell goes away in a few mins. I only get the smell when I try to do a burn out.
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