[V8] last legs?

[Kent McLean]

Seamus O'Carey wrote:
> The question is: what failed and caused the belt meltdown?  I know my
> hyrdraulic pump was working, because I had power steering and brakes, and I
> know the alternator was working, because the battery wasn't going dead and
> the lights didn't get brighter when I revved the engine.
> 
> So the culprit must be either an idler or the AC pump, right?

 From your description, my money would be on the AC compressor. Open the
hood and check the belt. Then check the things the belt turns -- one of
them won't turn. Assuming it is winter where you are, that's why you
haven't noticed the AC failing.

-- 
Kent McLean
1990 V8 w/5-speed and other mods
1991 200 TQA #3, with mods
1999 A4 Avant, V6 Tiptronic
gone: '91 200 TQA x2, '94 100 S Avant, '89 200 TQ "Bad Puppy"