[V8] last legs?

[Ingo Rautenberg]

My bet is on the A/C compressor.  Had it seize on two V8's.

-Ingo

On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 11:26 AM, urq <urq at pacbell.net> wrote:

> ... that, or the alternator ... and I agree that the A/C compressor would
> be the first suspect.  If it is the AC you should be able to open the clutch
> and let the pulley freewheel.  This should happen when you set the A/C to
> "OFF" or "ECON" ... but I went so far as to pull the 1 pin green connector
> on the driver's side of the radiator near the frame rail.  If you do this,
> make sure to locate the dangling wires so they don't get into any of the
> moving parts nearby ...
>
> From the subject of your message it sounded like you were afraid of some
> internal engine problem, that is not very likely IMO.  BTW, the water pump
> is on the cam belt, so it could not cause the serpentine belt to squeal.
> The pump rides on the smooth part of the belt too, so I don't think it would
> squeal or smoke if the pump siezed.
>
> Steve Buchholz
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Kent McLean
> Sent: Tue, February 2, 2010 5:00:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [V8] last legs?
>
> 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
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