After having the radiator hose replaced, there is a burning rubber smell and my car shakes over 60 MPH?

BPOWELL312

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2009 CHEVROLET COBALT
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

My car was overheating, there was a leak in my radiator hose. Took it to be replaced and now I’m smelling burning rubber and my car shakes over 60 MPH.

The first two pictures are before and last is what it was replaced with.

Saturday, March 18th, 2023 AT 4:32 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

For some reason, the pics didn't upload. Could you try resending it? Also, check the serpentine belt to see if it has coolant on it. If it does, it could be slipping and create the smell you mentioned.

Let me know.

Joe

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Saturday, March 18th, 2023 AT 4:35 PM

BPOWELL312

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Here are those images.

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Saturday, March 18th, 2023 AT 4:42 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

The hose is from the reservoir, correct? Is there any evidence of a leak that could be reaching the serpentine belt?

Also, I noticed that the oil cap appears to be missing in both before and after pics. At least it looks that way. LOL If oil is misting out, it can cause a burning smell.

Let me know.

Joe

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Saturday, March 18th, 2023 AT 9:17 PM