Potential problem with my van. Driving in the dark, the lights seem to fade a bit when I change gear (as the clutch/gear re-engages), also sometimes when accelerating. When I stop it smells like burning clutch. Doesn’t always happen and often when it’s cold.

Fanbelt?
Clutch?
The dreaded DM Flywheel?

It’s a 57 plate, 2.5 130 BHP.

No DMF is noticed most when starting from cold as a big rumble/rough ideal/lots of noise.

That’s not a fault i’ve heard of before, I’d guess gates coupling to the alternator.

It could be lots of things,but check theres nothing running hot,pulleys,alt belt tension.

There may be a charging problem,loose battery conection?, or two seperate faults

Handbrake cables/caliper seized-(smell)..hth

There is no alternator belt on these engines, it’s done via a gates coupling arrangement.

Does your van have a diesel particulate filter (DPF) if so that would explain the burning smell.