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Subject:Odd engine smell?
From:John Runberg
Date:Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:03:38 -0800

Recently, I've smelled something new around the engine which I can't place. Best I can describe it is almost like friction or hot bare metal.

Van is running fine, normal power and mpg. Was leaking a little oil (fixed). Not leaking anything now. Replaced the alternator belt as it was loose and cracking, but still have the smell. A visual check shows nothing lying where it shouldn't, everything OK.

Any ideas? Don't really want problems, but don't want to be surprised...

john

1983.5 Ye Suess
1990 BAD VAN