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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Vmax on 08 March 2008, 19:18:56

Title: Rubber smell.
Post by: Vmax on 08 March 2008, 19:18:56

When I get out of my car I sometimes get a strongish smell of maybe burning rubber or something like. Any ideas??  Cheers   :-/

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2008, 19:31:17

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When I get out of my car I sometimes get a strongish smell of maybe burning rubber or something like. Any ideas??  Cheers   :-/

Traction Control on or off?  ;D  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: Vmax on 08 March 2008, 19:34:27

On   :y

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: Mike Collins on 08 March 2008, 21:25:54

Some years ago I had a hot rubbery smell and an odd knock/rattle.

It turned out to be a seized cam belt idler bearing.

Worth investigating quickly.

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: Vmax on 09 March 2008, 12:59:31

Thanks just had a new belt kit   ::)

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: less on 09 March 2008, 15:08:37

What tyres do you have? I used to get that hot rubber smell regularly when I had Cooper tyres fitted.

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: M Kerr on 11 March 2008, 21:31:26

It could be a simple one given the recent "breezy" weather.  Plastic bag welded onto the exhaust?  You don't smell it whilst driving because the fumes obviously blow away but when you stop... Have a look underneath.  Smells horrible and can take a long time to burn away.  Might be worth peeling away any loose stuff remaining.

Cheers,

Martin

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: RolandL on 11 March 2008, 21:38:19

The only burning rubber smell I've ever come across on my Omega was when the aux belt tensioner collapsed

(http://www.lumby.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/tpulley1.jpg)

 :o

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: CyNick on 11 March 2008, 22:57:19

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The only burning rubber smell I've ever come across on my Omega was when the aux belt tensioner collapsed



 :o

I had one of these go just the same... but sadly no smell, no noise, no warning...  just shredded the aux belt!!!

Some of you will remember the post as it wrapped itself around the cam belt causing it to slip 4.5 teeth and I escaped with the skin of my teeth!! Excuse the pun  ;D

Might pay you to check??   ;)

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: Vmax on 12 March 2008, 08:43:05

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The only burning rubber smell I've ever come across on my Omega was when the aux belt tensioner collapsed

(http://www.lumby.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/tpulley1.jpg)

 :o

Blimey1 what caused the tensioner to collapse, seized bearing? does the aux belt run the waterpump on the V6?
Cheers
Dave...  :y

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: Neil_MV6 on 12 March 2008, 09:40:41

Check your tyres for wear on the inside edge.  

Mine failed its MOT on front tyres because the inside edge was scrubbed to the canvass.

I had no idea as the other 90% of the tread was substantial (only 10k miles done on them  >:()

I used to smell the same burning rubber smell occasionally but got used to it.  After the MOT I put 2+2 together.  :y

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: Vmax on 12 March 2008, 10:04:32

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Check your tyres for wear on the inside edge.  

Mine failed its MOT on front tyres because the inside edge was scrubbed to the canvass.

I had no idea as the other 90% of the tread was substantial (only 10k miles done on them  >:()

I used to smell the same burning rubber smell occasionally but got used to it.  After the MOT I put 2+2 together.  :y

Thanks I'll have a look. :y

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: DaveyDavey on 12 March 2008, 14:24:47

I concur with RolandL, had the same thing happen to my Omega last week. Smelt a very strange smell after I had parked up and got out. On closer inspection I spotted 20% of the aux belt was missing and dangling about.

Garage fixed it very swiftly for me (still under warranty) and now the smell has dissappeared.

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: Squatch on 12 March 2008, 15:26:02

I had a rubbery smell (and visible smoke). It turned out to be the cam cover gasket (common problem). Funny it smelt more like burning rubber than oil...

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: Vmax on 13 March 2008, 14:52:53

The aux belt is looking worn and cracked... it may be slipping, I will change it at the weekend me thinks.  ::)

Title: Re: Rubber smell.
Post by: RolandL on 13 March 2008, 17:09:25

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The only burning rubber smell I've ever come across on my Omega was when the aux belt tensioner collapsed

(http://www.lumby.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/tpulley1.jpg)

 :o

Blimey1 what caused the tensioner to collapse, seized bearing? does the aux belt run the waterpump on the V6?Cheers
Dave...  :y

Just wore out, and yes it does run the water pump.  You can get just the tensioner bearing on its own around £25-£30.