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Something is burning Just wanted to make sure whats going on here. Just installed a new axel-back exhaust amd I smell it burning, is this normal?
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could be something like a finish burning off or something crawl under and check clearances, i prefer a finger clearance but some people say a pencil clearance is ok
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Most exhaust pieces are coated during the mfg process. It'll burn off.
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You smell burning from the exhaust? What type of axleback?
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did you use anti-sieze. sometimes excess of that will burn off. It will go away.
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Done lots of exhausts over the years, had lots of customers worry about the smell. If clearances are ok, just run it. If it smells like the smoke from old electric toy trains, it is just the oil they use on the bender.
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RedFire07GT did you use anti-sieze. sometimes excess of that will burn off. It will go away.
Didnt use any anti-sieze.
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derklug Done lots of exhausts over the years, had lots of customers worry about the smell. If clearances are ok, just run it. If it smells like the smoke from old electric toy trains, it is just the oil they use on the bender.
Sounds good. thanks
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tornthorn Sounds good. thanks
Its most likely the smell of new exhaust component getting hot... You know what I mean?
They should begin to smell better and better each day.
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Preston951 Its most likely the smell of new exhaust component getting hot... You know what I mean?
They should begin to smell better and better each day.
Yea I was 80% sure thats what it was but wanted to know if that was a symptom of a bad install such as a leak
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Normal? yes
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its normal is my buddy above me saidl it be gone in a week tops
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Originally Posted by
tornthorn Just wanted to make sure whats going on here. Just installed a new axel-back exhaust amd I smell it burning, is this normal?
Yes, it is normal. You will have that smell for a few days of driving.
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Mine was the same way... you'll be fine.
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