hoopfish

Well-Known Member

• Apr 17, 2017

• #1

I towed my digger to a job last week and whilst under load up a steep hill, I noticed a smell of hot rubber. I pulled over and checked wheels on trailer etc, no problems. The rest of the journey no more smell. On the way back the same thing. No sound of belts squealing. Any ideas please?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Apr 17, 2017

• #2

clutch or brakes id think

 

hoopfish

Well-Known Member

• Apr 17, 2017

• #3

jamesmartin said:

clutch or brakes id think

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Auto? Also no heat from the wheels.

 

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notenoughtime

Active Member

• Apr 17, 2017

• #4

Maybe the heat from the exhaust heated the rubbers? Wouldn't think so but my only contribution

 

henrytilly

Active Member

• May 4, 2017

• #5

any joy with this as mine does the same only on a steep hill strange can seem to see any problems brakes not getting hot and clutch seems ok

 

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Simon098

Active Member

• May 4, 2017

• #6

If it was the clutch, the revs would rise a bit quicker than the speed usually. Sounds like engine load increase causing excess heat. Is the exhaust smoking alot when under heavy load?

 

henrytilly

Active Member

• May 6, 2017

• #7

no smoke just a little puff of black when you plant your foot hard down clears straight away

 

henrytilly

Active Member

• May 23, 2017

• #8

jamesmartin , your spot on clutch starting to slip , can you recomend a clutch ie valeo sach etc

 

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Simon098

Active Member

• May 23, 2017

• #9

henrytilly said:

jamesmartin , your spot on clutch starting to slip , can you recomend a clutch ie valeo sach etc

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I stuck a valeo one in and seemed to be pretty good.

Make sure you buy the strengthened release fork and a new spigot bearing though (and don't forget to grease it)

I will say I replaced mine because it was slipping as a result of oil coming from the engine on my old 300tdi Disco 1, so I didn't get the same smell as your describing, however, I would check the bell housing for oil, as it may be worth replacing the rear crank oil seal whilst your in there!

 

henrytilly

Active Member

• May 24, 2017

• #10

cheers valeo it is