occassional strange smell

[mjk1666]

I have a 5 sp 00 SE w/ 64k. Recently, when shifting out of second at slow speeds or ideling, I've notice a strange burning rubber smell coming from through the vents. It only happens once in a while, but it definitely happens almost every time I drive. Is my clutch going bad? The car has been to the dealer for service twice in the past 3 months and they've never mentioned anything about the clutch (even thought they've mentioned everything else!) If I need a new clutch, how much would that be? Also, Where can I order the part for a good price?

[Jackass-Jeff]

call and speak to a service writer. describe it and see if he'll give you some clue... most greedy asses won't give free advice... but it's worth a few minutes of your time.

[Turbosolara]

4 or 6 cylinder? 4 cylinder had valve cover gasket leakage problem after you pass 60000 miles mark

[mjk1666]

It's a 4 cylinder. The smell is getting worse. Now it appears nearly everytime I get out of first gear.

[Paladin06Greg]

Milt nailed it!! Pay alittle now or a lot later..

Could be the Clutch, take it to a Mech, and stop guessing what it is... None of us will be able to tell you.... Dont second guess...

[Turbosolara]

actually check around if you got a plastic bag hang on your exhaust pipe first before you submit the car

[Jai_Jai_Binks]

^^ haha, i had a plastic bag there in December. Even tho i removed everything i could see (and gain access to), i still smell that plastic at times....it can take 2-3 months to come off comletely!