Magnaflow exhaust - burning smell normal?

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Discussion Starter · Feb 13, 2002

I got my Magnaflow installed this weekend; my wife pointed out a very subtle "burning" smell after driving. I just took a look and didn't see any material that would actually be burning. Is this just normal for this exhaust, or is it just breaking in, or?
I also noticed the muffler was about 1/4" away from the rear spring. That's probably where my rattle is coming from, doh!

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Varsix

· #2 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Magnaflow exhaust - burning smell normal? (stapler)

Yeah there is some resedue inside that will burn for about a week or so..I am pretty sure it is common. Don't worrie about it.

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GOLFERO

· #3 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Magnaflow exhaust - burning smell normal? (stapler)

Yes its normal for a couple of weeks or so. They have some kind of oil inside that burns out with the first use. I had the same "problem" http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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2kjettaguy

· #4 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Magnaflow exhaust - burning smell normal? (GOLFERO)

ditto

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rmbalisa

· #5 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Magnaflow exhaust - burning smell normal? (2kjettaguy)

This is normal. The smell as well as a louder sound is typical for 2-3 weeks. Then the smell goes away and the sound lowers also.

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Deception

· #6 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Magnaflow exhaust - burning smell normal? (stapler)

Normal. It's jsut some of the lubrication burning away. I sniffed burnt WD-40 for a day when I got my Remus installed.

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Spiro SU

· #7 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: Magnaflow exhaust - burning smell normal? (Deception)

quote:[HR][/HR]Normal. It's jsut some of the lubrication burning away. I sniffed burnt WD-40 for a day when I got my Remus installed.

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Yup. No worries.

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