burnt smell? [clutch]

SKY888 · 07-16-2008, 03:30 PM

Hi,

I was revving my car high the other day, while my foot is pressed on the clutch.

I noticed a burnt smell afterwards.

Is that the clutch overheating? I'm surprised to smell that since I only did it for less than 5 seconds.

**Seagull** · 07-16-2008, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY888

Hi,

I was revving my car high the other day, while my foot is pressed on the clutch.

I noticed a burnt smell afterwards.

Is that the clutch overheating? I'm surprised to smell that since I only did it for less than 5 seconds.

That only happens on mine when I let the clutch out Real Quick (Burnning Rubber)

stealthsky · 07-17-2008, 01:21 AM

Sounds like a clutch. I did that once. smells bad

kennysabarese · 07-17-2008, 10:02 AM

i've noticed that it doesn't seem the clutch fully lets go even when it is on the floor. i get a little rub while at a dead stop when going into first.

is it just me or is everyone's line this? been doing it since i bought it with 8,000 miles

SKY888 · 07-17-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kennysabarese

i've noticed that it doesn't seem the clutch fully lets go even when it is on the floor. i get a little rub while at a dead stop when going into first.

is it just me or is everyone's line this? been doing it since i bought it with 8,000 miles

hmmmmm....i guess it's not only me who noticed that smell

ygibb · 07-17-2008, 11:19 AM

Yeah, sometimes when pulling up my driveway or other inclines from a stop, I'll wind it out a little too much and smell that burny, clutchy smell. It's nothing that bad. Just like the brakes, slam on them really hard and you'll get a good smell from that too. You just may have to replace your clutch that much sooner!

SKY888 · 07-17-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ygibb

Yeah, sometimes when pulling up my driveway or other inclines from a stop, I'll wind it out a little too much and smell that burny, clutchy smell. It's nothing that bad. Just like the brakes, slam on them really hard and you'll get a good smell from that too. You just may have to replace your clutch that much sooner!

wow....another expense that I need to take care of in the future

uranium-238 · 07-17-2008, 02:27 PM

isn't that something that can be adjusted though? if the clutch never released i'd be making tracks for my dealer regardless.

compdoc777 · 07-17-2008, 02:45 PM

The stock clutch seems a bit weak. You can smoke it easily.

From your description you may have a bad pressure plate might want to get it checked out by the dealer.

You smell burn it is the clutch try not to run too low of gears and bog it down. Also don't down shift instead use the brakes saves gas and clutch.

I am going to invest in a heavy duty clutch here soon.

MidniteBlues · 07-17-2008, 02:59 PM

Another advantage us automatic guys have...besides being able to wup ya in the 1/4..

(yea I'm pooring salt into the wound)..

MB runs to hills, without smelling burning clutches..

SKY888 · 07-17-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

Another advantage us automatic guys have...besides being able to wup ya in the 1/4..

(yea I'm pooring salt into the wound)..

MB runs to hills, without smelling burning clutches..

true that bro.

I just dont like driving in an automatic, there's no action/movement....I fall asleep.

I like shifting gears

**SKYMAN-CT** · 07-17-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ygibb

Yeah, sometimes when pulling up my driveway or other inclines from a stop, I'll wind it out a little too much and smell that burny, clutchy smell. It's nothing that bad. Just like the brakes, slam on them really hard and you'll get a good smell from that too. You just may have to replace your clutch that much sooner!

I get it sometimes when in reverse but mostly on steep inclines.

The darn thing is, it's a hydraulic clutch shouldn't really do this unless you drop it in at high RPM's.

**SKYMAN-CT** · 07-17-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

Another advantage us automatic guys have...besides being able to wup ya in the 1/4..

(yea I'm pooring salt into the wound)..

MB runs to hills, without smelling burning clutches..

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY888

true that bro.

I just dont like driving in an automatic, there's no action/movement....I fall asleep.

I like shifting gears

Admit it now, you're just getting too old to bother.

compdoc777 · 07-17-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

Another advantage us automatic guys have...besides being able to wup ya in the 1/4..

(yea I'm pooring salt into the wound)..

MB runs to hills, without smelling burning clutches..

LOL! I almost want an auto now. Did not think they were faster.

I am sure a few upgrades will solve that problem.

**SKYMAN-CT** · 07-17-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SKYMAN-CT

I get it sometimes when in reverse but mostly on steep inclines.

The darn thing is, it's a hydraulic clutch shouldn't really do this unless you drop it in at high RPM's.

Interesting article, (several years old however)
I don't know if this still pertains to the Kappa's clutch but needless to say it's possible cause might be due to the vehicle incline angle if the reservoir is low? - didn't much give it a thought, I'll have to check it out?

"Some manufacturers, notably Saturn, do not service any individual component of the clutch hydraulic system. The master cylinder, slave cylinder and tubing are sold as an assembly. It even comes filled with fluid and bled of air. If nothing else, this policy would ensure that you fix the hydraulic system no matter what the problem."

Diagnosing and Servicing Hydraulic Clutch Systems

kudelt07 · 07-17-2008, 04:41 PM

Take it to the dealer. If they can't adjust it, they should replace it.

**JohnD** · 07-17-2008, 05:24 PM

A clutch works by friction. Friction produces heat. If you "ease in" a clutch you get a bit friction as the two plates rub against each other, then they bite. Extend that friction time and you get the surface of the clutch burning away (think about driving along with your foot lightly on the brakes - same thing.) The clutch is designed to do that (just like brake pads are designed to produce friction on the rotors.)

So, if you go to your dealer and say "I have found that if I let the clutch slip for a long period of time that it will get really stinky" he is most likely to reply, "Yep. It will. Don't do that."

It comes with the territory.

kennysabarese · 07-17-2008, 07:58 PM

in my case i feel rough grabbing even if the clutch pedal is in all the way. very rarely i'll get a little jolt in the car.

Sky_Pilot · 07-17-2008, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY888

Hi,

I was revving my car high the other day, while my foot is pressed on the clutch.

I noticed a burnt smell afterwards.

Is that the clutch overheating? I'm surprised to smell that since I only did it for less than 5 seconds.

Mine does that if I rev to the point where the turbo kicks in. I surmise that you're smelling the after effects. The first time I actually got out of the Sky, opened the hood and started sniffing around, then I noticed the trend.

SKY888 · 07-17-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Pilot

Mine does that if I rev to the point where the turbo kicks in. I surmise that you're smelling the after effects. The first time I actually got out of the Sky, opened the hood and started sniffing around, then I noticed the trend.

hehehe...I did the same thing!

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kennysabarese Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northeast NJ Posts: 120 My Photos: (0)	i've noticed that it doesn't seem the clutch fully lets go even when it is on the floor. i get a little rub while at a dead stop when going into first. is it just me or is everyone's line this? been doing it since i bought it with 8,000 miles __________________ 2007 Sky RL - Black on Black Purchased used with 8,500 miles 5/7/08 Chrome wheels RMR Style Bar - Silver Photos from MASSC Skylands Rally: http://www.kennysabarese.com/stuff/skylandsrally/

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07-17-2008, 02:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
compdoc777 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 583 My Photos: (6)	The stock clutch seems a bit weak. You can smoke it easily. From your description you may have a bad pressure plate might want to get it checked out by the dealer. You smell burn it is the clutch try not to run too low of gears and bog it down. Also don't down shift instead use the brakes saves gas and clutch. I am going to invest in a heavy duty clutch here soon. __________________ 07 SKY Redline Silver Red/Black Leather, JPM Dash Red leather, WDE Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, BSR Tune, Fujita Intake, Dejon IC pipes, Hahn IC, 3" Magnaflow Quad Exhaust, DDM BBK (RED), BlackCatCustom Gauges. http://www.compdoc777.com/Carstuff/sky1.jpg

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07-17-2008, 11:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
ygibb Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 24 My Photos: (0)	Yeah, sometimes when pulling up my driveway or other inclines from a stop, I'll wind it out a little too much and smell that burny, clutchy smell. It's nothing that bad. Just like the brakes, slam on them really hard and you'll get a good smell from that too. You just may have to replace your clutch that much sooner!

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MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,570 My Photos: (0)	Another advantage us automatic guys have...besides being able to wup ya in the 1/4.. (yea I'm pooring salt into the wound).. MB runs to hills, without smelling burning clutches.. __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor -

07-17-2008, 04:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
kudelt07 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 50 My Photos: (0)	Take it to the dealer. If they can't adjust it, they should replace it.

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JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,477 My Photos: (73)	A clutch works by friction. Friction produces heat. If you "ease in" a clutch you get a bit friction as the two plates rub against each other, then they bite. Extend that friction time and you get the surface of the clutch burning away (think about driving along with your foot lightly on the brakes - same thing.) The clutch is designed to do that (just like brake pads are designed to produce friction on the rotors.) So, if you go to your dealer and say "I have found that if I let the clutch slip for a long period of time that it will get really stinky" he is most likely to reply, "Yep. It will. Don't do that." It comes with the territory. __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

07-17-2008, 07:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
kennysabarese Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northeast NJ Posts: 120 My Photos: (0)	in my case i feel rough grabbing even if the clutch pedal is in all the way. very rarely i'll get a little jolt in the car. __________________ 2007 Sky RL - Black on Black Purchased used with 8,500 miles 5/7/08 Chrome wheels RMR Style Bar - Silver Photos from MASSC Skylands Rally: http://www.kennysabarese.com/stuff/skylandsrally/