[V8] last legs?

[too many quattros]

or the fan bearing.  it seized on my v8...or was that my s4?  i cant recall.
n e way, that is another option.


Shayne

PARTING:
1972 mercedes benz 280 se 4.5
1986 audi 4000 cs quattro
1990 audi coupe quattro
1995 audi S6


> 
> 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.

>> 
>> 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.
>> 

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