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Old 05-01-2014, 11:07 PM
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Default Burning smell, sometimes smoke when going up hill?

Hey all,

So I recently bought a 96 xj with 200k miles. When I drive up a long steep hills at a steady pace (around 2-3rpm) I smell something burning. Sometimes smoke will come inside the vehicle through the ebrake console toward the passenger front seat.

The smell and smoke goes away after I drive on flat surfaces at a low rpm.

Can somebody give me a suggestion or diagnosis on the problem?

Thanks
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Are you leaking engine oil or transmission fluid?
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Default not really, but grease is caked

I dont have any leaks that I can see, and my fluid havent dropped over the past month. There is a good amount of grease and grime on the block and tranny.

Is it possible that its just the caked on crap melting when the tranny warms up?
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Grease and grime comes from somewhere. You'll probably have the best luck cleaning and degreasing the engine and trans, then keeping a close eye for any sign of leaks.
Don't get the electronics wet, esp. the alternator and TPS.
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It's most likely the grease that's caked on the engine and trans but you most likely have a leak somewhere. And maybe it's hitting your exhaust pipe when it leaks
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