Lopey Idle, Strange Smell, and Trouble Running

[cornontherob]

Would that explain the smell?

[bwdz]

Yeah, your belt would be burning and alternators and the like don't smell great either if they fail.

[bwdz]

If you can jack up the car and crawl under there while someone starts it you could watch all the pulleys to see if all is turning.

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by bwdz

If you can jack up the car and crawl under there while someone starts it you could watch all the pulleys to see if all is turning.

Better to just remove the bulk head panel behind the seats and actually see the belt and all the pulleys. Easier to do than crawling under the car while it is running.

[Jamesp]

Originally Posted by bwdz

If you can jack up the car and crawl under there while someone starts it you could watch all the pulleys to see if all is turning.

Make sure your life insurance is paid up before you do this. Also make sure to make a YouTube video to serve as a warning to others.

[bwdz]

Originally Posted by Jamesp

Make sure your life insurance is paid up before you do this. Also make sure to make a YouTube video to serve as a warning to others.

That is a smart-alecky comment. I do own tire chocks and jackstands. I also put my car in gear on hoists to test stuff and have done for over 25 years and have all my fingers, toes, arms etc.. Actually, have a car up in the garage right now and spent a few hours under it replacing the steering rack.

[Jamesp]

Originally Posted by bwdz

That is a smart-alecky comment. I do own tire chocks and jackstands. I also put my car in gear on hoists to test stuff and have done for over 25 years and have all my fingers, toes, arms etc.. Actually, have a car up in the garage right now and spent a few hours under it replacing the steering rack.

You gave monumental and stunningly bad advice. First, dangerous, second the top pulleys cannot be seen by simply jacking up the car and looking up, particularly with the belt on. I too have been under the car and had the engine in and out several times. Climb under the car with someone in it running it? If your lucky you get away with simple third degree burns from the headers and don't end up close and personal with your oil pan as it crushes you to death. I hope you keep your string of good luck, others may not be so lucky.

[Jamesp]

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