Re: Bad smell from M3

[Suzy <suzym3@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have a 97 M3 coupe and I noticed a strange burning type smell coming from under the hood.  It
happened about 3 or 4 times this spring and has been ok since.  I took my car to the BMW dealer
and was told there was nothing wrong.  I think there would have to be flames shooting out from
under the hood before my dealer would do anything.  The burning smell was very strong after I
shut the car off and I could smell it for the rest of the day in the garage.Don't have any idea
what it was but am glad it is not happening anymore.

Suzy
good smelling 97 M3 coupe

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> Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 14:28:07 -0700
> From: Vincent Lo <vlo@domain.elided>
> Subject: Bad smell from M3
>
> I have a 97 M3/4 with 17000+ miles on it. A while ago, I discovered a
> strong burning smell from under the hood. The smell is so strong that it
> would fill the whole garage just in a few minutes after I turn off the car.
> I could not quite figure out what the smell is. The smell almost seems
> metallic or plastic. I took it to the dealer and they said there was no
> leak from the car.
>
> I just don't know what to do next. Have any M3 owners out there encountered
> such a problem?
>
> Any advice is greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Vincent

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