ok when i get on it and vtec kicks in it will have a smell..liek something is burning..not like oil. it does not smoke or nothing.. any ideas

 

maybe your vtec is so strong your going so fast your noise hairs are burning

 

expect wiring problems soon

 

specs on your engine? like how old is it, what motor is it and stuff.

the main thing that you should be concerned about is oil burning/leaking valve seals. if you bought the motor from a ricer, most likely the motor has been abused real badly..
usually, when you smell something burning either plastic, oil or coolant, you should always check your ecu connections, oil level, coolant level, or any other signs of a leak.

 

did you run over a plastic bag and get it stuck to your exhaust?

 

Did you just put the motor in?
We just finished putting a b16 in my rex and for a week there was a weird smell, but it was more like greasy hands etc from where the motor was put in.

 

Mine did that for a long time. Just had a strange smell when it got hot. I always assumed it was from constantly being worked on a grease/grime getting on the header, etc. So long as everything works and is not smoking (as in from the engine bay after a hard run).

I do know that if you heat wrapped the header or anything, that stuff stinks as it temp cycles a few times.

But hey, mine stinks like corn now

 

did you recently install new exhaust? if so, the insides of new exhaust sometimes stink pretty bad.

 

its a b16..the motor is clean . no leaks no oil on the block.. i recently put a used axleback to replace my old one.. its used tho...

 

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can you describe the smell more?
Does it just smell bad or does it burn your nose like electrical stuff is smoking?

Is it a new swap?

 

smells like coolant.. maybe .. not too strong.. but after i get on it it will start smellin

 

You might have a pinhole leak in one of your hoses.
It may only be leaking when you put the engine under load - may never see a puddle under the car and it will take a long time for the level to show any significant change in the radiator.

 

i think thats it.. cause i just looked at the hose by the radiator and its got somethin on it looks like coolant