2SS M6, funny smell after takeoff. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LDGn63 · 07-28-2009, 05:31 PM

ok, i've been driving manuals for 25+years and have never smelled a "clutch" smell like i do in my 2SS.

i thought it would go away after break-in but i have 4K+ miles on it and every time i slip the clutch a little bit under a semi-hard launch (not drag race fast)
i get this burning smell blown right into my face from the A/C vents... this cant be good for my car or ME!

anybody else experiencing this?

Thanks!

Bentley78 · 07-28-2009, 06:10 PM

wow, i dont like hearing that. Im sure you have one of the Manl trans that is having probs with the tremec 6060.

Z06Shame · 07-28-2009, 06:21 PM

Mmmm, burned clutch!

omegaman · 07-28-2009, 06:25 PM

Could be you have a defective pressure plate that is allowing the clutch disc to slip more than normal under load. I suggest having the dealer look at car and go for a demo ride with you. At the very least the dealer can open up a 'ticket' to document the problem for others.

LDGn63 · 07-28-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegaman

Could be you have a defective pressure plate that is allowing the clutch disc to slip more than normal under load. I suggest having the dealer look at car and go for a demo ride with you. At the very least the dealer can open up a 'ticket' to document the problem for others.

Yup. That's the plan. Just looking for others. Hoping there are not others!

omegaman · 07-28-2009, 06:35 PM

You mention you "slip the clutch a little bit." Your technique maybe the problem. Not to challenge your manhood, but a more detailed explanation of your clutching technique would be helpful.

To do a quick launch, most drivers rev the engine and "dump" the clutch. Dumping the clutch is letting the clutch pedal rise very quickly with your foot still on the pedal. This is in contrast to "popping" the clutch - which is allowing the foot to slide off the clutch pedal resulting in the clutch pedal immediately rising and engaging the clutch disc.

"Slipping" the clutch is a slow raising of the clutch pedal, and will almost always result in high friction and smoke especially if the engine is under high load (revs).

Vash · 07-28-2009, 07:12 PM

Has your fluid level gone down any? With reports of contamination the components probably need to be inspected to see if there is not some kind of tiny leak somewhere.

Also could just be a clutch disk issue. Would merit an examination. Would not want to speculate beyond that. Back when I worked parts desk I have seen some cheap chinese disks glaze up bad. But don't want to imply that's the problem.

mutant chicken · 07-28-2009, 07:51 PM

I've been driving a manual for as long as you but I do it for a living, I don't seem to have that problem with our 2SS, but my wife does and she drove a manual for years as well.... not sure, it could be that the car is a bit less forgiving or it could just be an individual issue with your car... sorry, I'm not much help here ....

Banshee · 07-28-2009, 07:53 PM

It's the clutch...bad smell went away after 300 miles but still there on hard launches.

I have 3200 miles on her. To me, normal.

Zabo · 07-28-2009, 07:56 PM

Hmm, interesting. How are the rest of you M6 guys actuating the clutch on take off (hard or normal)? Seems like it could be an issue with my wanting to pick up an M6 and I tend to actuate the clutch more on a dumping fashion (but not severely).

Haven't burned up a clutch in anything I've driven but then again it could be the vehicle just sucking up crappy technique.

PQ · 07-28-2009, 08:20 PM

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Seriously man, I'd get it to the dealer.

HeavyChevss · 07-28-2009, 08:21 PM

If this is only happening when you launch it a particular way- I suggest setting you a/c to recirculate so it doesn't suck in outside air right after you smoke the clutch a little.

I'd have your clutch adjustment checked and then adjust your launch technique.

Rick

gtwss · 07-28-2009, 09:00 PM

This may sound dumb but, I did it on my HHR SS once, forgot to turn off T/C.

Rikarus · 07-28-2009, 09:46 PM

I had it when I bungled using luanch control once .....ok twice....but that was the only time.

07-28-2009, 05:31 PM	#1
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	2SS M6, funny smell after takeoff. ok, i've been driving manuals for 25+years and have never smelled a "clutch" smell like i do in my 2SS. i thought it would go away after break-in but i have 4K+ miles on it and every time i slip the clutch a little bit under a semi-hard launch (not drag race fast) i get this burning smell blown right into my face from the A/C vents... this cant be good for my car or ME! anybody else experiencing this? Thanks! __________________ Why oh Why? Windshield=10" vertical mirror= 3 7/8" (that's almost 4") vertical that means that the mirror is 38.75% the size of the vertical windshield... it sure seems like the ratio could be better... just sayin.... our collective MIRROR patch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24612

07-28-2009, 06:25 PM	#4
omegaman Drives: very poorly Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 550	Could be you have a defective pressure plate that is allowing the clutch disc to slip more than normal under load. I suggest having the dealer look at car and go for a demo ride with you. At the very least the dealer can open up a 'ticket' to document the problem for others. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1, Crystal Red, Auto, Exposed Carbon Fiber, Navigation.

07-28-2009, 06:35 PM	#6
omegaman Drives: very poorly Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 550	You mention you "slip the clutch a little bit." Your technique maybe the problem. Not to challenge your manhood, but a more detailed explanation of your clutching technique would be helpful. To do a quick launch, most drivers rev the engine and "dump" the clutch. Dumping the clutch is letting the clutch pedal rise very quickly with your foot still on the pedal. This is in contrast to "popping" the clutch - which is allowing the foot to slide off the clutch pedal resulting in the clutch pedal immediately rising and engaging the clutch disc. "Slipping" the clutch is a slow raising of the clutch pedal, and will almost always result in high friction and smoke especially if the engine is under high load (revs). __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1, Crystal Red, Auto, Exposed Carbon Fiber, Navigation.

07-28-2009, 07:51 PM	#8
mutant chicken Mutant Member Drives: '10 SS/RS, '10 Mini , 07 Harley Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 507 View My Garage	I've been driving a manual for as long as you but I do it for a living, I don't seem to have that problem with our 2SS, but my wife does and she drove a manual for years as well.... not sure, it could be that the car is a bit less forgiving or it could just be an individual issue with your car... sorry, I'm not much help here .... __________________ Ordered Oct. 13th, Del. Jun. 29th! CGM, 2SS/RS

07-28-2009, 07:53 PM	#9
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	It's the clutch...bad smell went away after 300 miles but still there on hard launches. I have 3200 miles on her. To me, normal. __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

07-28-2009, 06:10 PM	#2
Bentley78 Rice Cooker Drives: Avalanche Z/71, 2010 Camaro2SS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hawaii/Phoenix Posts: 591	wow, i dont like hearing that. Im sure you have one of the Manl trans that is having probs with the tremec 6060.

07-28-2009, 06:21 PM	#3
Z06Shame Drives: 2002 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 72 View My Garage	Mmmm, burned clutch!

07-28-2009, 07:12 PM	#7
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Has your fluid level gone down any? With reports of contamination the components probably need to be inspected to see if there is not some kind of tiny leak somewhere. Also could just be a clutch disk issue. Would merit an examination. Would not want to speculate beyond that. Back when I worked parts desk I have seen some cheap chinese disks glaze up bad. But don't want to imply that's the problem.

07-28-2009, 07:56 PM	#10
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Hmm, interesting. How are the rest of you M6 guys actuating the clutch on take off (hard or normal)? Seems like it could be an issue with my wanting to pick up an M6 and I tend to actuate the clutch more on a dumping fashion (but not severely). Haven't burned up a clutch in anything I've driven but then again it could be the vehicle just sucking up crappy technique.

07-28-2009, 08:20 PM	#11
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Seriously man, I'd get it to the dealer. __________________

07-28-2009, 08:21 PM	#12
HeavyChevss Drives: 71 Heavy Chevy SS454 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 32	If this is only happening when you launch it a particular way- I suggest setting you a/c to recirculate so it doesn't suck in outside air right after you smoke the clutch a little. I'd have your clutch adjustment checked and then adjust your launch technique. Rick

07-28-2009, 09:00 PM	#13
gtwss Time To Hammer Down Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 02 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,534 View My Garage	This may sound dumb but, I did it on my HHR SS once, forgot to turn off T/C. __________________ 2SS, CGM, M6, Polished Wheels 6000 8/13/09

07-28-2009, 09:46 PM	#14
Rikarus I can't tpye! Drives: 2010 RS/SS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 580 View My Garage	I had it when I bungled using luanch control once .....ok twice....but that was the only time.

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