Smell of burning clutch while daily driving

[BishaiR]

Recently during daily drive a burnt clutch smell is coming from the back of the engine bay, im assuming it's the clutch. I don't ride the clutch nor was dropping it or anything hoon like.
Happened a few days ago. Driving an 04 accord euro.
I read somewhere it was a leak that burns giving off the smell was just wondering if anyone else had a similar issue?
Friction point hasnt changed either, no grinding or slipping, friction is about 1/3 from the bottom

[bennjamin]

How many Ks on it ? Has the clutch been replaced recently ?
Might be a slow leak off the main seal (located behind the flywheel on the engine side) and this might be leaking onto the flywheel or clutch housing, giving slight slip and smell.

There is a small inspection plate underneath the gearbox / housing area that can be removed to have a peek - if you open this and oil leaks out or or looks dark and moist inside I'd say that's what the issue is

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[RenzokukenJ]

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[RenzokukenJ]

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[BishaiR]

How many Ks on it ? Has the clutch been replaced recently ?
Might be a slow leak off the main seal (located behind the flywheel on the engine side) and this might be leaking onto the flywheel or clutch housing, giving slight slip and smell.

There is a small inspection plate underneath the gearbox / housing area that can be removed to have a peek - if you open this and oil leaks out or or looks dark and moist inside I'd say that's what the issue is

clutch from factory hasn't been changed as far as my friend is concerned (he purchased from original owner and sold to myself), 127xxx on it friction point is still low. Took it to 2 mechanics who just smelt it and said it's the clutch dying, neither examined for leaks tho so I'll def jack her up tomorrow and have a look and see. Is it costly fix worst case?

also, tested it at the mechanic and he said clutch was responding fine

[amant02]

The part itself is $50 bucks from JDMyard.

The labour is same as having the clutch changed, cos thats what your doing.

Like Benny said, Jack it up and open the inspection plate its only held there by a 10MM bolt from memory or was it 2 bolts. Its rather simple you will see it, its a small plate in between the box and engine.

The clutch burning smell also can come from the clutch wearing out due to wear and tear.

Regardless your box will be coming off so I'd do a clutch kit + lighter flywheel same time.

[amant02]

TBH if it was the rear main seal, You would be seeing oil on the driveway eventually. Cos the inspection plate isnt a fully sealed thing. Oil would leak out of there and onto the ground.

Guess this depends on how bad its leaking.

[BishaiR]

Yeah shes getting jacked up tomorrow to make sure I'm not going to be leaking everywhere. Looking into clutch kits now, thinking about going excedy HD while im at it. Can't find any cheap places for clutches. So much $$$. AS you guys said, while it's out it may as well be done

[amant02]

JDMyard simple. Cheapest local vendor with local support.

[amant02]

I think if you PM Ben the Mod he can hook u up with cheap backyard rates on labour.

Or even CBAuto.

[Daveho1]

What u mean EVEN cbauto? Always first choice.
As for the clutch assuming the two mechanics you had look at it are mates, get them to price a clutch from repco, autopro etc trade price is regularly cheaper than Internet vendor prices, well worth a phone call anyway.

[amant02]

I have Cbauto on Dashcam trying to open my bonnet when it was closed.

Idunno that 35years exp questionable.

[BishaiR]

Went under the bay today, couldn't see any viable leaks coming from around the plate or gearbox at all. Neighbour who was an ex mech said everything seems fine and it's probably just an old clutch on its way. Cleaned the whole engine bay to make sure nothing could be just burning up. Haven't smelt it since then but giving it time. Thanks for the help guys, I've got a pretty sound idea of my options if I start slipping gears