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spikeGT_99

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... literally, as the title says. i smell nothing under normal driving but when i get on it hard i smell something like a burning metallic odor (thats the only way i know how to describe it) i cant say when it started but its really worrying me, any ideas???

 

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did u recently install anything?

 

Boosted98GT

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Mmmmmmmm... Oil leak.

I know the smell oh so well.

(At least I used to until Kauffman's fixed it!)

 

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on the cheaper side, you might have something hung up on your exhaust pipes

 

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nope i havent installed anything since last summer, and ive changed the oil since the smell started ; the level and the oil itself was fine, i would be a little more worried if it made the smell all the time but its only when i drive it hard, any other ideas?

 

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spikeGT_99 said:

nope i havent installed anything since last summer, and ive changed the oil since the smell started ; the level and the oil itself was fine, i would be a little more worried if it made the smell all the time but its only when i drive it hard, any other ideas?

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My car would only leak when driven hard due to increased oil pressure. It was only a few drops here and there. Not enough to be detectable by checking the dipstick. Get your beast up on a lift and look for any wetness anywhere.

 

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cool man thanks for the info, ill check it out this weekend.

 

Boosted98GT

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Good luck!

 

Mirrahasmycar

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Solution

Check out the it smells like part

 

twogts4us

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PCV Valve? Mine leaked when hammering it - I added a new hose (actually the valve itself was fine) and a small hose clamp - problem solved. Ck for oil on the valve cover and bolt holes.

 

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spikeGT_99 said:

... literally, as the title says. i smell nothing under normal driving but when i get on it hard i smell something like a burning metallic odor (thats the only way i know how to describe it) i cant say when it started but its really worrying me, any ideas???

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When a car is driven hard the catalytic converters will give off a rotten egg type of stink this is normal, all cars do it. Not sure if this is what you're experiencing but I thought I'd mention it

 

CaliLifeStyle

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Sounds like to me you need a new clutch. Since you only experience it during hard driving I think your clutch is slipping at high RPM's. Time for a replacement. Suggest Centerforce clutch.

 

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clutch?