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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.