[bradpete]

I came across this problem about 4 weeks ago when reversing up a slight incline. The car had great difficulty making the incline and there was a terrible smell which had never occured before. Since then if I reverse for more than about 4 or 5 seconds the smell returns - the smell is so bad that it is difficult to remain in the car. I have a feeling this is a clutch problem but don't really know.
The car is a i30 MK1 Petrol 5 door. ( 60 Reg)

Many Thanks.

[Asterix]

Terrible smell could be the clutch.

I have tried it with other cars, but not my i30, when reversing a little uphill with my caravan, but the smell usually disappears in a few minutes.

How steep is that slight incline   

[Dazzler]

Does sound like a clutch problem unfortunately (how old is 60 reg?) If less than 12 months they may look at a clutch under warranty otherwise you might struggle sorry 

Does the clutch take up in forward gears feel normal? Could the brakes be binding when you go in reverse (not sure if that is a possibility - just brainstorming, which is hard at 6.30am)

Might have to get the dealer to check it out 

[rustynutz]

Clutch warranty is 24 months/60,000 miles (UK) so you might have a show at having something done about it.
Of course they'll probably say you've been abusing the clutch and won't wanna do anything about it, but, you never know your luck.... 

[Mad Dog]

Sounds like the same problem that I had in the 'Smelly clutch' thread (not sure how to post a link).

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=15073.msg166512#msg166512

Edit: Just copy and past the info from the browser address bar (Open an search the site in a separate browser window/ tab first)