Hey, I just installed my performance curve/flowmaster catback today and after taking a short cruise I smelt something burning so I look under my car and the pipe has smoke coming from it. I immediately turned off the xj. Not sure what this could be...anyhelp? Thanks, Rob

 

Post some pics of the exhaust set up

 

Parking brake cables laying on the exhaust? Causes a nasty amount of smoke and smell!

 

When It's light out I will, I will also make a youtube vid, probably will all be up on sunday, I wont be home tommorow all day and wont be back till' sunday night.

 

I think it is close to it but its coming from the pipe itself and all sections not the muffler though, I was thinking that it could be because its residue from the exhaust and its just being broken in?

 

a lot of exhaust parts have a light oil on them for storage and transport, it should burn off in a couple days

 

I've had a few exhaust systems do that when I first install them, I've always been told that it was the grease from your hands, and chemical treating they use on the pipe burning off

 

Tommorow before I leave in the morning I will let it idle for a while and check the pipe while its running, I just dont want any fires lol..

 

Here's the answer.

 

I just installed the same exhaust a week or so ago and it smelled for about 3-4 days no major worries, at least on my end but still make sure nothing is rubbing on the exhaust, doesn't hurt to double check

 

I know I get smoke from my exhaust because my rear main seal drops onto the pipe.

 

I could be wrong but, it could just be the "new" burning off. Whenever we get new cars in at the dealership, they get a run to the gas station (about 3 miles away) after the initial inspection and always come back smelling like burnt metal

 

X2 also if your valve cove cover is too loose it will leak a lot more oil and end up there haha

 

Ok, thanks you guys have calmed me down alot, im not very nervous anymore and feel like it is pretty normal now, thanks alot!!!, Rob

 

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