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Smells like Hot IRON or Curling IRON left on

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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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I did a google on it, but only one result came up that didn't explain much. Basically when I finish my drive, about 10 miles or whatever, my car smells like a hot iron.

It smells like it after a few days ago. It doesn't leak into the interior of the car. It's definately under the hood somewhere, close to the belt or engine. I just recently changed my spark plugs like a week ago.

Anything I should know or check?
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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You know, If I was there it would (most likely) be immediately identified.
Unfortunately, your discription doesn't bring to mind anything.
Are you noticing any fluid loss; like brake, engine oil etc?
Has anything melted itself to the exhaust pipe?
Any indications of it overheating?
Do the coolant fans continue to cycle after shutting off the engine?

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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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Maybe the valve cover gasket leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold???
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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that smell could be as duane said oil on manifold...could be a small exaust leak pre cat....it could be a number of things.....is it a sweet smell...sour...metallic type smell...more info would def help out
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 03:48 AM
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ok the problem that i've seen a ton of is the oil pressure switch leaking drops of oil right onto the exhaust

i've done a ton of them, thats on 90-93 accords tho, idk what year you have

the sensor is only $6 from honda
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