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23-02-2010, 03:07 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Hi... I'm a tad mechanically retarded and my husband away atm... Anyways was wondering if anyone would have any idea as what could cause the front drivers side wheel area to smell like fire?? There is no smoke or anything and it doesnt happen all the time.. and its not burning rubber smell.. it smells a bit like when there is a bush fire.. any ideas would be appreciated cheers
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23-02-2010, 03:19 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
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Multiple different causes - i've seen leaves caught in brake calipers before that burn and smell amongst others - probably best to take it round to your local mechanic to be sure if you're worried.
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23-02-2010, 03:26 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2010
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sweet thanks... I was going to take it to a mechanic.. just didn't want to go there sounding like a fool and getting taken advantage of.. thanks for the reply
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23-02-2010, 06:35 PM
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IR84RD
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Penrith
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its not just after braking hard is it, could just be the brake pads, like when a truck goes down a hill
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23-02-2010, 07:06 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2010
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it happened twice that i noticed yesterday after i had been driving around and came home and it hasn't happened today so far touch wood... but i will take it to get checked just to be on the safe side.. thanks for your reply
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23-02-2010, 07:10 PM
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WAGONE
Join Date: Jul 2006
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prob just need to take the wheel off and have a look around, any mechanic will be able to tell pretty quick if somethings not right hopefully just a stick or something minor.
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