01ARinCO

Hi Everyone! Its me, your favorite '01 with 135k, still going strong. I can't search the threads anymore so I need some help.
There is a burning smell coming from under the car after being driven at freeway speeds. If anyone has experience with a burning smell, I'd like to know what it was so I can check those things.
The more serious issue is the thump when the auto trans shifts gears. I suspect transmission mounts. Does this involve removing the tranny, or is this something I may be able to do myself?
The trans shifts just fine. Ocassionally though, I get a second, delayed thump when putting it into reverse. At 135k, the trans has never been rebuilt. Some people say they go at 80k, others say they last the life of the car. I'm wondering if new mounts will fix this or if its something more serious. If your trans has gone out, I'd appreciate hearing what the preceding symptoms were.
Thanks and have a great weekend.

04 allroad

Is it a smell of burning oil?

QCRAZY

Smell is likely the transmission rear output seal leaking. Common problem, leaks on the cats and stinks.

The thump is probably your 135k mile tranny fluid sucking the remaining life out of your tranny.

Duracell

whats the bill for that rear tranny seal ?

01ARinCO

The rear prop seal is indeed leaking. The dealer told me about $400 to fix it.
The fluid has been changed. I think the thump that happens each time is a trans mount. I don't know what the second/engagement thump is when putting it into reverse.

girlroad

If yours is an '01 it could be the torque converter if this has never been redone?

gragravar

leaky valve cover and cam cover gaskets will leak right onto the turbos and will give a burning oil smell.

all123

transmission oil change needed