I was driving my 96' Every around the neighborhood (still getting used to a manual) and afterwards i noticed a burning rubber smell. I couldnt smell anything inside the car while driving, but after i got out there was a faint smell coming from the rear of the car. Has anyone else had a similar issue? Ive looked up potentially replacing the timing belt, an oil/filter change out or even the tires. I eventually want this to be my daily to work (about a 10 min drive) so id like to see if i can get this resolved before it warms up a bit (and i get my registration and plates). Any help would be great!
"still getting used to a manual" Are you getting used to this particular transmission, or to manual transmission in general? If you are new to standard, you are likely burning your clutch. The solution to that is to get smoother with the clutch.
Agree, if its the first time with a manual that means you are slipping or riding the clutch too much. The clutch is used mostly to get going in first or reverse, after that its used momentarily to shift gears. If you rev match well, you can even not used it at all, but thats a lot more work and sometimes harder on the gears. If its not the clutch, better pull that engine hatch and take a look to make sure all the hoses are intact and none are melting or damaged. You need to replace them all anyway because they are 30 years old now and probably falling apart.
I'll get that hatch off some time this week and check, from the pictures i was sent when purchasing it looks like the hoses were replaced at some point since some of them are blue. I can also check the oil level and a few other things while its off. I definitely need to get better with the clutch and shifting, seems like this could be the most likely culprit.
Get someone who has driven stick shift for a long time to go along for drive with you. It is hard to explain in writing the small details that make the big difference. But a good driver will give you appropriate feedback, and in one drive you might be a lot better
Ive been getting lessons from a friend who currently drives a stick, but it sounds like i need a couple more before i truly master it.
