98 lumina ltz
dalaniz
06-09-2008, 10:38 PM
I replaced the alternator 8 months ago,everything ran fine.Have not driven since then until now. Engine cranked right up but started to smoke and I noticed the serpentine belt was not turning even though the car was still running. If not the alternator then what? Any ideas ? When I replaced the alternator I noticed a pulley at the bottom of the serpentine was spinning a little fast almost freely,but I don't know what that pulley is. Please help! thanks
jeffcoslacker
06-09-2008, 11:33 PM
Take the belt off and see which locked up. Could be any of them. Most likely one with a grooved pulley, flatsiders don't usually have enough traction to stop the belt unless something slick is on it. That would be alternator, A/C compressor, power steering pump.
But you'll have to take the belt off to find out which.
But you'll have to take the belt off to find out which.
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