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98 1.8 engine smelling like brake pads - busta
Hi, i,m not sure if it's the clutch that smells and therefore gone or what.

When I raise the clutch to engage the drive shft a rubbing noise happens.

The brake pad smell is there from just the engine running.

The biting point does feel at a good point when lifting the peddle as if the clutch isn't gone.

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks in advance
98 1.8 engine smelling like brake pads - Peter.N.
You can get a smell a little like burning brake/clutch linings from the engine breather system. Check that all the hoses are on and not split.
98 1.8 engine smelling like brake pads - zookeeper
in my opinion clutches dont smell when worn, could be the release bearing "not releasing" if its drivable its not the friction disc... could be a dodgy cable