1997 Toyota Camry Smells "hot"

Tiny
FLASCHMAN
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  • 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
After doing a complete F.E. Replacement, (struts, tie rod ends, ball joints, brakes, calipers, rotors, C.V. Axles) my wife says when the car is parked in the garage, it smell hot to her.
I noticed a bit of oil moisture on the backside of the motor when under it, but no drips are being seen on the ground. Fluid levels look to be adequate. Suggestions on what to look at next.
Thursday, February 7th, 2008 AT 11:26 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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  • 75,992 POSTS
You might be overheating and gauge is not accurately showing it-or a fan not coming on time.

Try checking around the wheels-could be the brakes causing it-such as a binding caliper.
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008 AT 11:32 AM
Tiny
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Yet another day beneathe the car revealed no particular issues. Fluid levels are optimum, brake calipers are functioning as best as new parts can. I think there may have been some leaking during the rebuild and consiquently, bun off during the next few days of travel.

Thanks "car pro", we have solved this mystery.
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Sunday, February 10th, 2008 AT 3:29 PM

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