Unknown Burning Smell

[Perry, Chris]

I had a similar experience with my 89 90q.  It turned out that the seal
around the gear selector shaft had failed and there was transmission fluid
dripping down onto the exhaust pipe just behind the cat. converter.   I
couldn't see it until I was fully under the car and the leak was slow enough
that it didn't hit the floor of my garage.  Hypoid gear oil has a very
di_STINK_tive smell.

HTH, 
Chris Perry

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> From: 	Matthew Caprio[SMTP:caprio at flash.net]
> Sent: 	Tuesday, September 26, 2000 8:55 PM
> To: 	quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: 	Unknown Burning Smell
> 
> Lately (last two times driving the car) I had a strange, strong burning
> smell outside the car after I shut down.  Did not notice the smell inside
> the car at all.  First time was after a 2 hour drive, second time was
> after
> a short (10 minute) drive.
> 
>