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Old 08-27-2001, 07:29 AM
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Default Burnt clutch smell

I burnt my clutch out about a month ago - got it replaced immediately, car still smells a month later. Any ideas?
Old 08-27-2001, 07:38 AM
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Default poor housekeeping....

In the Bentley manual, it recommends to completely clean the bellhousing etc. to get rid of the smell. My guess is they just blew it out with air....probably short on time. Non-asbestos clutches smell really bad when burnt and the residue must be removed with stuff like Simple Green or other detergents. Shop air won't remove the smoke smell.

Might I suggest a nice pine tree auto air freshener ?
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Default Downey sheet under each seat, be nicer to clutches-they're our friends.

If possible, leave the windows down at night. only if it's safe enough---don't want to overburden the Boulder Police. ;D
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Default watch out for cats...

if you leave windows down, cats are known to "relieve" themselves in cars.
Back when I paked outside, the cats would do it in my cabin air intake area (A-pillar @ windshield and hood).

Did I mention I love cats? DEAD ONES!
Know how to make a cat sound like a dog? Put it in a large metal trashcan. Trhow in a cup of gasoline. Then a lit match.... WOOF!
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