When clutch is engaged, a rubbing is heard with a burning smell.

Tiny
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You have to shift into any gear while the car is off. Once started while in gear, the car begins to make a rubbing noise, and soon a smell of rubber burning happens.
Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 2:38 AM

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Tiny
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Does car drive ok? No reving or slow to go?
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 2:46 AM
Tiny
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It drove fine. It just rubs and smells like burning rubber
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 2:49 AM
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So you cant shift once running using clutch pedal?
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 8:00 AM
Tiny
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Yes I thought I might have snapped the clutch cable.
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 8:20 AM
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What motor?
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 8:36 AM
Tiny
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3.8L supercharged
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 8:41 AM
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Does that have hydraulic clutch?(No cable)
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 9:51 AM

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