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| jsayre914 |
  Jan 3 2013, 11:04 AM
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Speed Up !!!  Group: Members Posts: 3,208 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
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I drove about 10 min this morning when I noticed the passenger rear wheel wofting smoke, like it was on fire. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I pull over and kill the engine to inspect. The smell of the smoke was like nothing i ever smelled (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) I put my hand on the inside and outside of the tire, it was not hot or sticky. The smoke was kinda commin from everywhere around the wheel. Then I touched the rim, hot as a mother (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) Then I noticed the small pc of duct tape wedged next to the caliper. Pulled it off, was kinda sticky, then I thought why would duct tape be on the wheel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Oh yeah! when I had the tires balanced a few years ago, i put some duct tape over the weights, cause i thought it would help keep them on there. The weight let go of the wheel this morning and wedged itself between the caliper and heated everything up, I think the weight/ duct tape was the awesome smell. I got back in threw it into reverse and backed up quickly, sure enough i heard a small clunk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) No more smoke no more hot wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Now I should prolly rebalance my wheels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| JawjaPorsche |
Jan 3 2013, 11:08 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Another use for duct tape! Wow, I bet that caused some anxiety! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
QUOTE(jsayre914 @ Jan 3 2013, 12:04 PM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) I drove about 10 min this morning when I noticed the passenger rear wheel wofting smoke, like it was on fire. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I pull over and kill the engine to inspect. The smell of the smoke was like nothing i ever smelled (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) I put my hand on the inside and outside of the tire, it was not hot or sticky. The smoke was kinda commin from everywhere around the wheel. Then I touched the rim, hot as a mother (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) Then I noticed the small pc of duct tape wedged next to the caliper. Pulled it off, was kinda sticky, then I thought why would duct tape be on the wheel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Oh yeah! when I had the tires balanced a few years ago, i put some duct tape over the weights, cause i thought it would help keep them on there. The weight let go of the wheel this morning and wedged itself between the caliper and heated everything up, I think the weight/ duct tape was the awesome smell. I got back in threw it into reverse and backed up quickly, sure enough i heard a small clunk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) No more smoke no more hot wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Now I should prolly rebalance my wheels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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jsayre914 Smokin Wheel Jan 3 2013, 11:04 AM
jbyron I was sure this story would end with a call to Eri... Jan 3 2013, 11:18 AM wingnut86 ..."...I love the smell of napalm in the morn... Jan 3 2013, 11:41 AM SLITS When we balanced the race car tires, we ALWAYS put... Jan 3 2013, 11:48 AM carr914
I was sure this story would end with a call to Er... Jan 3 2013, 12:50 PM ConeDodger Glad you solved it so quickly. I had a ABS fault l... Jan 3 2013, 12:56 PM
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Glad you solved it so quickly. I had a ABS fault ... Jan 3 2013, 12:57 PM jsayre914 If you look close, you will see that I already cal... Jan 3 2013, 01:39 PM |
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