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Old 12-27-2016, 01:22 PM   #7687
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Originally Posted by ajcarson11 View Post
Morning All,

Noticing a reasonably-strong smell of burning rubber/plastic/something-funky after hard-driving. It smells like a mixture between rubber and something metallic. It doesn't smell like clutch as far as I can tell, and i've looked under the hood. Can't see anything melting.

Could it be brakes? Anyone else experience funky smells only occurring after hard runs? I can usually only smell it when getting out of car or with the windows open. With windows closed it is un-discernible in cabin.
Engine breather venting to atmosphere. Recirculate or run through catch can.
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