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1999 Nissan Maxima Repair Question


Topics covered: Smell, Burning rubber, Engine.
Mileage: 141,000 miles.

Asked on September 8, 2012

My engine smells like burning rubber and the smell is stronger by my alt. belt, I have looked at the pulleys to make sure none of them are froze up bu

My engine smells like burning rubber and the smell is stronger by my alt. belt, I have looked at the pulleys to make sure none of them are froze up but they all seem to be fine. What are some other things i should check? What are a few possible problems this could be?
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Replied on September 8, 2012

loose belt, bad belt or one of the pulleys is tight and barely turning

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 8, 2012

Could be a bad harmonic damper as well.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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