Smokey belt

[ZFreie]

So, i went to replace the bad CV joint in my civic today, started it up to move it to the garage and the serpentine belt was squealing, gave it a rev or two to shut it up and it gets quiet. Then i notice some nice white smoke start to creap out from under the hood which quickly turned into smoke POURING out of the hood. I was like OH SHIT and shut the car off, popped the hood to see wtf happened. The alt pulley bearing had failed and got VERY hot before it seized and melted the serpentine belt. I'm gonna take pics of the belt, its crispy, like oh shit I burnt something on the grill crispy. I think its kinda funny, glad it happened when i was going to fix it anywho.

To bad the alt pivot bolt is rusted to no end, waiting for PB blast to do its trick.

[frankzlt1]

I'd say u got real lucky , because if it was me I would be at least 100mi from home lol

[ZFreie]

Originally Posted by frankzlt1

I'd say u got real lucky , because if it was me I would be at least 100mi from home lol

My shit always breaks down in my drive way or makes it to my street. So, i guess Im lucky. lol

[*LS1* Queen]

damn that sucks lol

[midnight]

Originally Posted by ZFreie

So, i went to replace the bad CV joint in my civic today, started it up to move it to the garage and the serpentine belt was squealing, gave it a rev or two to shut it up and it gets quiet. Then i notice some nice white smoke start to creap out from under the hood which quickly turned into smoke POURING out of the hood. I was like OH SHIT and shut the car off, popped the hood to see wtf happened. The alt pulley bearing had failed and got VERY hot before it seized and melted the serpentine belt. I'm gonna take pics of the belt, its crispy, like oh shit I burnt something on the grill crispy. I think its kinda funny, glad it happened when i was going to fix it anywho.

To bad the alt pivot bolt is rusted to no end, waiting for PB blast to do its trick.

removing the alt in those things is a bitcccchhhh have fun lol

[ZFreie]

Originally Posted by midnight

removing the alt in those things is a bitcccchhhh have fun lol

So I've found, any tips on getting the lower alt bolt out? Seems mines stuck real nice like.

[midnight]

you mean aside from the fact that you have no room to wiggle it? big ass breaker if you can fit it, otherwise open ended wrench and try to smack the shit out of it...again i know this is all tough but it can be done...IIRC from under the car if were talking about the same bolt

[ZFreie]

Originally Posted by midnight

you mean aside from the fact that you have no room to wiggle it? big ass breaker if you can fit it, otherwise open ended wrench and try to smack the shit out of it...again i know this is all tough but it can be done...IIRC from under the car if were talking about the same bolt

Yep, already got it out, BFH and a center punch. a sledge hammer to be exact lol took the driver side tire off and a couple good wacks and its out.

Looks like im gonna replace both CV joints, boot on the drivers side id gonna fail soon. lol

[Formula413]

My Civic doesn't have an alternator

[ZFreie]

Originally Posted by Formula413

My Civic doesn't have an alternator

O.o Care to explain that one lol