Help!

I am getting a really bad smell that smells like burning plastic... But nothing is burning no smoke and I only smell it when we are stopped and there is wind or when my fan motor is on... Anyone have any ideas.. power steering fluid, tranny fluid... I have no ideas and cant see anything leaking. Also I have a 1988 SC Convert that I am doing the 4th gen changeover in so if anyone can help me there too I would appreciate it.

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Could be a number of things.. But plastic bags like to find ways to cling to catalytic converters, so it's worth checking out.

A friend of mine has an electrical problem where if he turns the AC to the Off position, it'll start smoking. Maybe you have something similar.

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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else

 

Damn, You live in Cal and have an 88 Convert SC? I guess I ain't the only one. What 4th gen changeovers are you planning on doing?

 

You have an 88 SC Convertible? Man I have been trying to find ANY one with one. Since they are probably one of the rariest "regular" production 3rd gens... I havent found anyone with one. We should hook up check out each other's rides at one of the local get togethers. Right now I am going to do the following, all parts from a 95 T/A:

Center console (6 speed)
Seats (front and back)
Dash (eventually once the LT1 is in)
Door panels (see Dash)
Power Windows
Power Door locks
4th gen rear end
LT1 with full new wiring comp the works...
New "SS" hood
PAINT!!! lol Last guy that owned it pulled a earl sheib lol

And a stereo after mine was stolen three years ago (2000 down the drain :-( )

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1988 Camaro SC Convert!
4th gen conversion coming soon!

 

Damn! Your into some serious stuff there. This thing is a pain, biggest part being a convertible and some of the parts are missing. I am missing the latch and most of the components so a "shoestring" gets pulled to open the hatch. I got the same thing, cheap junky paint job, I got some chips where I can still see the original stuff that the old owner had. You asking for a lot with that LT-1 Swap! It's the cheapest way to get that much power, I debated the idea too, but then figure out all the suspension stuff and you know that it ain't going to be cheap. Tbhe idea of seeing another one would be cool. Where are u at anyway? I'm in the east bay area up north, u? I'm 16 so considering my car is still damn good. It's the "Ghetto Pimp Mobile." I have some cheapo 12's and soon I hope for some good kicker comps and a descent amp and crossover. Check it out on the pictures of http://crustynun.cjb.net

 

You have a nice looking Camaro Sport Coupe there. Your paint job is way better than mine, and I did a wet sand on it recently. I love the third gen bodies, but the 4th gen "stuff" is soooooooooo much better lol and I figure its my ride there is a lot of people out there saying "I wouldnt do that" But my ride, I make it the way i like it lol

I'm in southern california, way far from you, unfortuantely. I would love to get a convertible third gen club going, any takers?

Im actually looking at an LS1 now... Faster = better. I want 145mph capabilities with 20mpg guaranteed lol

Feel free to email me.

James

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1988 Camaro SC Convert!
4th gen conversion coming soon!

 

Do you have headers? If so, I'm betting it's the headers heating up the foam insulation on the a/c box on the fire wall.

 

Everytime I shut my car off and there is some sort of breeze I can smell plastic burning. I was looking one time and was bent right over the alternator and discovered thats where the smell is coming from...the stupid plastic rings are burning up... It probably isnt your problem but, something to look into I guess.

 

Shotgun it is really prevalent when I stop right after it has been driven, but i think we have come to the conclusion that the leak in my power steering fluid is leaking onto the exhaust manifold and voila we have smell... but I cant be for sure. Oh well, I am about to go through my entire engine, add a new cam, and intake, and do the heater delete valve option where the heater will still work.

James


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1988 Camaro SC Convert!
4th gen conversion coming soon!